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Among airlines operating Chicago to Panama City flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Panama City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Panama City may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $283 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), compared to $396 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Chicago to Panama City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $340 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $429, a difference of $89. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Panama City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 10:06 am
• Latest: departs at 2:15 pm and lands at 4:41 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $384. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Panama City takes 2h 26m, covering 802 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $357 to $2,214. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $264, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 45m, compared with 4h 45m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 48m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport (ECP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama City range from $292 to $481, with an average of $384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $292 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Panama City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.