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$105 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$209
Overall average: $279
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Thu 4/23Mon 4/27
ECP - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$105
Typical prices: $222-$256
Southwest
Thu 3/5
ECP - MDW • Non-stop
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Southwest allows two free checked bags up to 50 pounds.
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Chicago (ECP-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Panama City to Chicago

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 4:46 pmECP-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
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10:50 am - 1:09 pmORD-ECP
2h 19mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
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7:18 am - 1:39 pmECP-ORD
6h 21m1 stop
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9:52 am - 2:58 pmORD-ECP
5h 06m1 stop
$213Delta
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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Feb 3
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6:09 pm - 11:57 pmECP-ORD
5h 48m1 stop
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5:33 am - 11:10 amORD-ECP
5h 37m1 stop
$221Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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5:00 pm - 9:56 pmECP-ORD
4h 56m1 stop
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6:45 am - 12:47 pmORD-ECP
6h 02m1 stop
$229Delta
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Thu, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 2
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8:02 am - 2:40 pmECP-MDW
6h 38m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:17 amMDW-ECP
4h 17m1 stop
$229Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
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10:00 am - 6:25 pmECP-MDW
8h 25m2 stops
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5:00 am - 12:55 pmMDW-ECP
7h 55m1 stop
$234Southwest
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
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12:03 pm - 8:46 pmECP-ORD
8h 43m2 stops
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10:10 am - 5:33 pmORD-ECP
7h 23m1 stop
$234American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
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12:03 pm - 8:46 pmECP-ORD
8h 43m2 stops
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9:54 am - 5:33 pmORD-ECP
7h 39m2 stops
$239American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 16
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 12:15 pmECP-ORD
4h 45m1 stop
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6:05 am - 7:05 pmORD-ECP
13h 00m2 stops
$246Southwest
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 4:54 pmECP-ORD
2h 44mnonstop
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10:45 am - 1:27 pmORD-ECP
2h 42mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Panama City to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Panama City to Chicago costs $209 on the route between Panama City (ECP) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 32% cheaper than other Panama City-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Panama City to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $228 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $408 and $391 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Panama City to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $268 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Panama City to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to Chicago

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Panama City to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Panama City to Chicago

  • How many flights are there between Panama City and Chicago per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Panama City and lands in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 43m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 1 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Chicago was $105 for a one-way ticket and $209 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Panama City and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Panama City to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Panama City to Chicago?

    Panama City is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Panama City from Panama City NW Florida Beaches and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Panama City to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Panama City to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to Chicago?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to Chicago?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Panama City and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Panama City to Chicago?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Panama City to Chicago on on Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Panama City to Chicago, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $302 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $251 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Panama City to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Panama City to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Panama City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Panama City to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Panama City to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Panama City to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $185 or less one-way and $226 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to Chicago?

 
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Panama City to Chicago

 
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7.0Food
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Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

10.0 ExcellentMelissa, Sep 2025MSY - MDW
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Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Salina to travers city was great! But the sept 24 Tranverse city was not! Traverse city to chichago was cancelled, i went to Denver & got to Salina 6 hours later!

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

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