Which airline is most reliable for PSP (Palm Springs) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the PSP to ORD route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 100%.

How often are flights delayed from PSP to ORD?

About 17% of flights from PSP to ORD experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on PSP to ORD flights?

When flights from PSP to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 105 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a PSP to ORD flight?

With 83% of PSP to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 105 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

PSP → ORD

PSP (Palm Springs) to ORD (Chicago)

PSP (Palm Springs) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 100%. The average delay is 105 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 100% on time vs American Airlines at 79%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 100% on time; American Airlines trails at 79%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from PSP

83% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

80% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~28 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.