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

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 1:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 4:47 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Panama City takes 2h 37m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama City range from $297 to $487, with an average of $389 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $389 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $338 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $400 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,587. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $389, which is 74% above the typical average for this route.

Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport (ECP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

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).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Chicago to Panama City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $442, a difference of $87.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Panama City.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 4h 48m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 51m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Among airlines operating Chicago to Panama City flights:

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

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

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

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

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