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Among airlines operating Panama City to Chicago flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Panama City and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Panama City to Chicago usually depart from Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Panama City to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $315 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $396 for nonstop.

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.

One-stop flights from Panama City to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Panama City to Chicago route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $335 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $415, a difference of $80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 12:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:16 pm and lands at 6:54 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $374. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Chicago takes 2h 38m, covering 802 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Panama City to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 4h 58m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 21m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Chicago range from $291 to $477, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

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