Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 54% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,651 mi
Best airline from PSP to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 17 min | 1.1% | 662 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 31 min | 1.9% | 722 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PSP to ORD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 26 min |
| Thursdaybest | 82% | 27 min |
| Friday | 80% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PSP to ORD delayed?
- 21% of PSP–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PSP to ORD?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 662 flights. 2 airlines flew PSP–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PSP to ORD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PSP to ORD?
- The scheduled PSP–ORD flight time averages 3h 58m over 1,651 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are PSP to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PSP to ORD?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,384 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.