$86 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 23% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flight Deals
Useful Info
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Panama City Beach

Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:54 am
ORD
-
ECP
4h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:29 pm - 11:59 pm
ECP
-
ORD
6h 30m
1 stop
$212Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 4:50 pm
MDW
-
ECP
6h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 10:35 pm
ECP
-
MDW
4h 10m
1 stop
$213Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 6:20 pm
MDW
-
ECP
4h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 3:45 pm
ECP
-
MDW
8h 30m
2 stops
$215Southwest
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 5:40 pm
MDW
-
ECP
4h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 8:25 am
ECP
-
MDW
2h 15mnonstop
$217Southwest
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 1
Delta Logo
8:15 am - 12:41 pm
ORD
-
ECP
4h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:33 pm - 8:16 pm
ECP
-
ORD
6h 43m
1 stop
$218Delta
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
10:39 am - 1:14 pm
ORD
-
ECP
2h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:19 am - 1:05 pm
ECP
-
ORD
2h 46mnonstop
$219United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 11:35 am
MDW
-
ECP
2h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 11:30 pm
ECP
-
MDW
6h 05m
1 stop
$219Southwest
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 20
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
MDW
-
ECP
12h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 10:15 pm
ECP
-
MDW
3h 50m
1 stop
$220Southwest
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
10:02 am - 12:38 pm
ORD
-
ECP
2h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 3:21 pm
ECP
-
ORD
4h 33m
1 stop
$230American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 4:04 pm
ORD
-
ECP
7h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 4:05 pm
ECP
-
ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$237American Airlines
Useful Info

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Panama City

When to book flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Panama City Beach based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

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 10m.

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

    8 direct flights run between Chicago and Panama City Beach on a daily basis. On average, there are about 56 departures each week.

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

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

  • 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 72 hours, 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 80 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 4299 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentManetta, Jan 2026
MDW - CLT
Read more Southwest reviews

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.

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

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

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Paid for wifi that didn't work. No plug in seat to work. No entertainment.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

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

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach

Complete your trip to Panama City Beach with a hotel stay or car rental