Cheap flights from Illinois to Palm Springs from $118

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Palm Springs. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $390. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Palm Springs from Illinois during January instead. Flights to Palm Springs in January, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $406.

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Palm Springs is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $391. Flights from Illinois to Palm Springs on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $559. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our data shows that the cheapest Illinois to Palm Springs flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Palm Springs in the afternoon for as low as $273. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Palm Springs is in the morning when prices are around $460.

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Palm Springs for the best Illinois - Palm Springs flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Palm Springs from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Palm Springs for around $446 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Palm Springs from Illinois for as low as $379 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Palm Springs flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Palm Springs

American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Palm Springs from Illinois according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Palm Springs. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Palm Springs on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Illinois to Palm Springs. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00AM, with 100% of flights taking off at noon.

As of October 2026, 18 flights take off from Illinois and land in Palm Springs each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.