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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $303-$488
American Airlines
Wed 2/14Mon 2/19
ORD - ECP • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $307-$498
American Airlines
Tue 2/13Tue 2/20
ORD - ECP • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 37m
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $359 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Panama City (ORD-ECP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Panama City

Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20
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8:10 am - 10:39 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
2h 29mnonstop
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11:09 am - 1:59 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 50mnonstop
$339American Airlines
Sun, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 19
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8:10 am - 10:39 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
2h 29mnonstop
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2:33 pm - 5:24 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 51mnonstop
$339American Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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10:45 am - 1:27 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
2h 42mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 5:00 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 50mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:50 am - 1:17 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
2h 27mnonstop
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1:58 pm - 4:37 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 39mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:50 am - 1:17 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
2h 27mnonstop
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1:58 pm - 4:37 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 39mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 3
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:03 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
2h 28mnonstop
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2:33 pm - 5:24 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 51mnonstop
$339American Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 26
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:03 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
2h 28mnonstop
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2:33 pm - 5:24 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 51mnonstop
$339American Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 9
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9:50 am - 3:24 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:03 am - 3:53 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Thu, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 7
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5:03 pm - 11:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
6h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:57 pm - 6:47 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
Delta Logo
9:50 am - 3:24 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:09 pm - 6:47 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City typically range from $303 to $488. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City at $285 round-trip.
•December ($478) and November ($458) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 67% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Panama City

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$180
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 92% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Panama City

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City takes 2h 37m, covering 811 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City range from $303 to $488, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $395 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $359 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $400 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,732. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $377, which is 67% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport (ECP)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 76% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $354 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $451, a difference of $97.

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

  • What airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Panama City.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 5h 02m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 31m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $354, about $97 less than Thursday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City trip for February. Fares historically average $285 round-trip in that month - typically $193 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $359 round-trip on this route - about $41 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport.

    • Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Panama City NW Florida Beaches

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Saturday

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Panama City NW Florida Beaches to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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