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

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 4:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:28 pm and lands at 8:16 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Panama City to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Chicago takes 2h 48m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Chicago range from $295 to $485, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $295 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $383 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $295 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $412 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,092. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Panama City to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $302, which is 33% above the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Panama City to Chicago. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $431, a difference of $106.

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 United Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Chicago.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 4h 47m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 21m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.