Panama City

$105+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Panama City, FL (ECP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ECP
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Panama City

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/109:00 am
STL
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ECP
1 stop3h 39m
Delta
Tue 11/176:00 am
ECP
-
STL
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/49:15 am
STL
-
ECP
1 stop3h 33m
Delta
Mon 8/107:35 am
ECP
-
STL
1 stop4h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/258:00 am
STL
-
ECP
2 stops8h 38m
United Airlines
Thu 8/271:54 pm
ECP
-
STL
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/88:25 am
STL
-
ECP
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/117:45 am
ECP
-
STL
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/109:15 am
STL
-
ECP
1 stop3h 33m
Delta
Mon 8/176:00 am
ECP
-
STL
1 stop3h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/412:45 pm
STL
-
ECP
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/101:30 pm
ECP
-
STL
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:45 am
STL
-
ECP
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Thu 8/271:30 pm
ECP
-
STL
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/261:30 pm
STL
-
ECP
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Tue 9/297:35 am
ECP
-
STL
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/293:10 pm
STL
-
ECP
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/44:20 pm
ECP
-
STL
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/61:30 pm
STL
-
ECP
1 stop6h 06m
Delta
Sat 11/147:45 am
ECP
-
STL
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:00 am
MLI
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ECP
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 9/98:29 am
ECP
-
MLI
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/55:09 pm
MLI
-
ECP
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Fri 8/146:00 am
ECP
-
MLI
1 stop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$304

Find flight deals from Illinois to Panama City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Panama City flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$105
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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From Illinois to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
One-way flight from Illinois to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Panama City NW Florida Beaches.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Panama City NW Florida Beaches.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Panama City that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/8

5:23 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

$229

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/8

8:25 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 8/11

7:45 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$241

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/24

6:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 10/27

6:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

$264

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/29

3:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 8/4

4:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$264

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/17

6:15 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 11/18

11:10 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$289

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

3:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 8/13

6:51 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$309

BloomingtonPanama City

BMI - ECP

BMIECP

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

$309

MolinePanama City

MLI - ECP

MLIECP

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/8

5:05 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 7/13

9:12 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$309

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/18

5:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 53m

$312

MolinePanama City

MLI - ECP

MLIECP

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/8

6:08 am-3:47 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 7/13

4:17 pm-12:41 am

2 stops8h 24m

$314

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Panama City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Panama City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $87). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in January is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ECP?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Panama City, Florida as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Panama City, Florida

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Panama City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ECP are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from Illinois?

    Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Panama City. It is only a 16.0 mi journey from NW Florida Beaches (ECP) to Panama City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida can take about 4h 17m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $229. The distance between Illinois and Panama City, Florida is about 635 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Panama City, Florida one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Panama City, Florida for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Panama City, Florida on time: Republic Airways (92%), United Airlines (83%), American Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

    On average you can expect to pay $308 for a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida. The cheapest flight overall is $163 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches) is currently priced at $239.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Panama City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Panama City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Panama City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $87). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in January is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Panama City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$133Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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