CHI - ECP

$164 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City

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Cheapest round-trip
$327
Typical prices: $522-$320
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Sat 8/8Wed 8/12
ORD - ECP • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$327
Typical prices: $529-$409
American Airlines
Tue 7/21Tue 7/28
ORD - ECP • Non-stop
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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

Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:37 am
ORD
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ECP
2h 37mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 1:07 pm
ECP
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
$327United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 2:42 pm
ORD
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ECP
2h 33mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 12:43 am
ECP
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ORD
5h 47m
1 stop
$337American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
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1:55 pm - 6:45 pm
MDW
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ECP
4h 50m
1 stop
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2:45 pm - 4:55 pm
ECP
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$337Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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12:55 pm - 3:20 pm
ORD
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ECP
2h 25mnonstop
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7:15 am - 6:25 pm
ECP
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ORD
11h 10m
2 stops
$342Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
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11:10 am - 8:30 pm
MDW
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ECP
9h 20m
2 stops
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2:45 pm - 4:55 pm
ECP
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$342Southwest
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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10:42 am - 1:21 pm
ORD
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ECP
2h 39mnonstop
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10:25 am - 1:07 pm
ECP
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
$343United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2
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12:09 pm - 2:44 pm
ORD
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ECP
2h 35mnonstop
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3:14 pm - 6:14 pm
ECP
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
$344American Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sat, May 30
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9:25 am - 11:35 am
MDW
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ECP
2h 10mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 5:25 pm
ECP
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MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$344Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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8:10 am - 2:15 pm
ORD
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ECP
6h 05m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:16 am
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ORD
4h 16m
1 stop
$347Delta
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:45 am - 12:50 pm
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ECP
5h 05m
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10:10 am - 4:50 pm
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6h 40m
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$347Southwest
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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Panama City, Florida departing in August.

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 $287 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Panama City (ECP). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% cheaper than other Chicago-Panama City routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 June, where tickets cost $87 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $228 and $213 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 $394 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$164
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% 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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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 $164 for a one-way ticket and $327 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?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer 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 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Panama City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $344 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 $262 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 $230 or less one-way and $418 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

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Panama City NW Florida Beaches to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Panama City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

10.0 ExcellentMechelle, Apr 2026
MCI - PNS
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The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

The boarding was organized and informative but the plane was tight meaning that you were sitting on one another and extremely uncomfortable. It’s disappointing that can’t have common seating comfort on the plane.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

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