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

• Earliest: departs at 12:29 am and lands at 5:53 am
• Latest: departs at 3:20 pm and lands at 8:44 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 24m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City takes 5h 24m, 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.

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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $385 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $637 for nonstop.

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

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 8 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $627 to $4,880. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $655, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

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

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 2h.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Panama City. 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.

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

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 38m, compared with 8h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 9h 02m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are ATLAPA Conventions Center, Panama Old Cathedral and Veneto Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.