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

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and 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 Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $381 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $637 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $578 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $703, a difference of $125. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are Avenida Balboa, Multiplaza Pacific and ATLAPA Conventions Center. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 12:58 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:21 pm and lands at 8:44 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 38% above the route average of $634. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City takes 5h 23m, covering 2,330 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $681, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 30m, compared with 8h 40m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 8h 53m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Avis
· Europcar
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City range from $572 to $777, with an average of $634 over the past 12 months. Anything below $572 counts as a good deal.