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$134+ Cheap flights from Panama City Beach, FL to Chicago (CHI)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PNS — CHI
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Beach to Chicago are usually found in July or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City Beach to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Panama City Beach to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City Beach to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/2110:29 am
ECP
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ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 5/1310:47 am
ORD
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ECP
Nonstop2h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/211:08 pm
ECP
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 5/134:17 pm
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/14:31 pm
ECP
-
ORD
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Sat 5/25:59 pm
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 6/96:00 am
ECP
-
MDW
1 stop3h 51m
Delta
Wed 6/246:00 am
MDW
-
ECP
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/217:15 am
ECP
-
ORD
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Wed 5/1311:55 am
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/156:45 pm
ECP
-
ORD
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Mon 5/185:30 am
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/14:31 pm
ECP
-
MDW
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Sat 5/25:21 pm
MDW
-
ECP
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/74:00 pm
ECP
-
ORD
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1410:02 am
ORD
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 3/316:00 am
ECP
-
ORD
1 stop3h 59m
Delta
Sat 4/45:59 pm
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 7/76:00 am
ECP
-
ORD
1 stop4h 04m
Delta
Sat 7/113:35 pm
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/304:31 pm
ECP
-
MDW
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Fri 5/15:21 pm
MDW
-
ECP
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/166:25 pm
ECP
-
MDW
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/312:15 pm
MDW
-
ECP
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$338

Find flight deals from Panama City Beach to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama City Beach to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$312
Provider with most accurate pricing for Panama City NW Florida Beaches-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Panama City Beach to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City Beach to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City Beach to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 5/14

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

6:05 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$287

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/1

4:31 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

5:21 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$287

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/15

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

5:30 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 19m

$313

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 5/16

6:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

9:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$333

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/1

5:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

3:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$364

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

8:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$375

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 5/28

5:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

12:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$395

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 6/6

1:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/10

5:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$416

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/30

5:10 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$416

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/15

7:15 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Panama City Beach to Chicago is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago (average of $112). Flying from Panama City Beach to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 PA9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City Beach to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 20, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Panama City Beach to Chicago at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Panama City Beach to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City Beach to Chicago. 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 March 20, 2026.

The most flights from PA9 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City Beach to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Panama City Beach to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City Beach to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago can take about 4h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $333. Panama City Beach and Chicago are separated by a distance of 796 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 Panama City Beach to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $87. Delta flights start at $98 while deals on United Airlines start at $108 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City Beach to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City Beach to Chicago are American Airlines (84%), Envoy Air (84%) and Qatar Airways (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City Beach to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Panama City Beach to Chicago is $103. On average you can expect to pay $941. The most popular route, (Panama City NW Florida Beaches - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $291.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City Beach to Chicago 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 Panama City Beach to Chicago?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago (average of $112). Flying from Panama City Beach to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 6 airlines flying from Panama City Beach to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Panama City Beach to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$86Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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