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$134 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City (CHI-ECP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Panama City

Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 28
Delta Logo
4:05 pm - 11:10 pmORD-ECP
7h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:13 pm - 8:37 pmECP-ORD
8h 24m1 stop
$287Delta
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Delta Logo
5:09 pm - 11:10 pmMDW-ECP
6h 01m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 11:32 pmECP-MDW
6h 32m1 stop
$287Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 3:06 pmORD-ECP
6h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 10:54 pmECP-ORD
7h 13m1 stop
$292American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 3:06 pmORD-ECP
6h 31m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:31 am - 3:06 pmECP-ORD
8h 35m1 stop
$297American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 3:06 pmORD-ECP
6h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 9:29 pmECP-ORD
6h 49m1 stop
$302American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 1:03 pmORD-ECP
2h 28mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 4:35 pmECP-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$307United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 5:53 pmMDW-ECP
4h 48m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 9:44 pmECP-MDW
4h 44m1 stop
$307Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 11
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 2:30 pmMDW-ECP
8h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 6:05 pmECP-MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$332Southwest
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Fri, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 1:10 pmORD-ECP
2h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 4:35 pmECP-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$334United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 2:40 pmMDW-ECP
8h 25m2 stops
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11:25 am - 1:40 pmECP-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
$342Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Panama City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure with travel credit or refund.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Panama City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Panama City, Florida?

What is the cheapest Chicago to Panama City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Panama City costs $139 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Panama City (ECP). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 14% cheaper than other Chicago-Panama City routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Panama City (ECP).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Panama City is January, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $494 and $441 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Panama City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $464 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Panama City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Panama City, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Panama City

When to book flights from Chicago to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Panama City

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Panama City was $134 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Panama City?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Panama City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Panama City?

    On your way to Panama City, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Panama City NW Florida Beaches.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Panama City?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Panama City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Panama City?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Panama City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Panama City?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Panama City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Panama City?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Panama City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Panama City, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Panama City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $392 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $280 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Panama City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Panama City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Panama City with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Panama City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Panama City from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $209 or less one-way and $277 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Panama City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Panama City NW Florida Beaches.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City NW Florida Beaches to Chicago

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Panama City

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

10.0 ExcellentKevin, Jul 2025MDW - PUJ
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Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

One of the crew performed a hilarious skit to accompany the standard instructions. Passengers enjoyed it so much they applauded at the end!

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

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