$104 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama

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Book Cheap Chicago to Panama Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama 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

Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
Avianca Logo
11:20 pm - 4:55 pm
ORD
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PTY
17h 35m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:55 am - 9:20 pm
PTY
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ORD
18h 25m
1 stop
$435Avianca
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
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10:20 pm - 2:00 pm
ORD
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PTY
14h 40m
1 stop
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7:50 pm - 6:18 pm
PTY
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ORD
22h 28m
3 stops
$436Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
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7:10 am - 12:40 am
ORD
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PTY
17h 30m
2 stops
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9:45 am - 9:20 pm
PTY
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ORD
11h 35m
1 stop
$439Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21
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11:20 pm - 8:50 am
ORD
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PTY
9h 30m
1 stop
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7:50 pm - 8:43 am
PTY
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ORD
36h 53m
2 stops
$440Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Wed, Apr 1
Avianca Logo
11:20 pm - 1:05 am
ORD
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PTY
25h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:10 am - 9:20 pm
PTY
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ORD
11h 10m
1 stop
$443Avianca
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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11:20 pm - 8:50 am
ORD
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PTY
9h 30m
1 stop
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7:50 pm - 4:55 pm
PTY
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ORD
21h 05m
3 stops
$445Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 8:50 am
ORD
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PTY
9h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 11:17 pm
PTY
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ORD
13h 43m
2 stops
$452Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21
Copa Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 4:26 pm
ORD
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DAV
8h 24m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:38 am - 1:15 am
DAV
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ORD
15h 37m
1 stop
$594Copa Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21
Copa Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 4:26 pm
ORD
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DAV
8h 24m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 1:15 am
DAV
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ORD
15h 20m
1 stop
$664Copa Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:35 pm
ORD
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DAV
11h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:45 am
DAV
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ORD
14h 50m
2 stops
$1,091United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Panama flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Panama to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Panama flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Panama from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Panama City, at $285 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Panama City (PTY), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $285.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Panama?

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 $507 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Panama?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama, 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 is July, when tickets cost $523 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $649 and $602 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Panama?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Panama, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Panama, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Panama?

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, 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, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Panama City

FAQs - booking Panama flights

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

    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.

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

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

    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 from Chicago to Panama with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Panama?

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Panama?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $496 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $577.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Panama? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8124 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

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. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

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.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

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

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

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