$120 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

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Cheapest round-trip
$315
Typical prices: $364-$227
Southwest
Sat 8/8Tue 8/11
MDW - ECP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$347
Typical prices: $528-$407
American Airlines
Tue 7/21Tue 7/28
ORD - ECP • Non-stop
Arrival airport
You can't fly directly to Panama City Beach. It is served by Panama City (ECP), located 12.5 miles from Panama City Beach.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach (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 Beach 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 Beach

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 6:05 pm
MDW
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ECP
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 3:25 pm
ECP
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MDW
7h 40m
2 stops
$315Southwest
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 10:45 am
MDW
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ECP
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
ECP
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MDW
2h 15mnonstop
$319Southwest
Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 3:45 pm
MDW
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ECP
2h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 1:30 pm
ECP
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MDW
5h 45m
1 stop
$321Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 2:05 pm
MDW
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ECP
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 4:55 pm
ECP
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$323Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Delta Logo
3:25 pm - 9:40 pm
ORD
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ECP
6h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:57 pm - 8:50 pm
ECP
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ORD
6h 53m
1 stop
$327Delta
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
3:17 pm - 6:19 pm
ECP
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ORD
3h 02mnonstop
$347American Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 2:42 pm
ORD
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ECP
2h 33mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:54 pm - 12:01 am
ECP
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ORD
5h 07m
1 stop
$357American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Delta Logo
9:54 am - 3:25 pm
ORD
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ECP
5h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:57 pm - 8:50 pm
ECP
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ORD
6h 53m
1 stop
$362Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:44 am
ORD
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ECP
2h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:54 pm - 4:36 pm
ECP
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
$368United Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 8
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:44 am
ORD
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ECP
2h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 1:09 pm
ECP
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ORD
2h 44mnonstop
$374United Airlines
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Panama City

When to book flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

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

    When flying out of Chicago you’ll be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. Panama City Beach does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Panama City NW Florida Beaches airport, which is 12.5 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach take?

    Direct flights cover the 802 miles separating Chicago and Panama City Beach in about 2h 05m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Panama City Beach?

    5 direct flights run between Chicago and Panama City Beach on a daily basis. On average, there are about 36 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Chicago and Panama City Beach?

    Consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

    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 Beach.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City Beach 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 Beach?

    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 Beach 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 Beach?

    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 Beach from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Panama City Beach found on KAYAK was with Delta for $98. Delta offered a round-trip connection from $133 and American Airlines from $207.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

  • There is no airport in Panama City Beach. Instead, you’ll be flying into Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport when flying between Chicago and Panama City Beach.
  • The cheapest flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach was found 49 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is November.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Panama City Beach? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4255 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

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

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

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.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

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.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

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.

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