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$164+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PNS — CHI
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Beach to Chicago are usually found in July or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday 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 May 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/93:03 pm
ECP
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 6/2411:58 am
ORD
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 8/14:40 pm
ECP
-
MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sat 8/87:45 am
MDW
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/163:03 pm
ECP
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 6/236:47 pm
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop4h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 9/122:45 pm
ECP
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Tue 9/151:00 pm
MDW
-
ECP
2 stops5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/232:45 pm
ECP
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2612:09 pm
ORD
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/97:41 am
ECP
-
ORD
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Tue 6/305:30 am
ORD
-
ECP
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 stop4h 09m
Delta
Tue 6/306:00 am
MDW
-
ECP
1 stop4h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/30$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/295:25 pm
ECP
-
MDW
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 8/41:00 pm
MDW
-
ECP
2 stops5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 7/297:05 am
ECP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 8/412:09 pm
ORD
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/51:08 pm
ECP
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2612:09 pm
ORD
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/232:45 pm
ECP
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 5/2512:09 pm
ORD
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/196:10 am
ECP
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 15m
Southwest
Sun 6/2111:35 am
MDW
-
ECP
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$361

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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$381
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. 5% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 8/1

4:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/8

7:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$337

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 7/29

6:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

6:40 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 02m

$347

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

$347

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 7/29

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/5

10:10 am-6:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$352

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 6/17

7:40 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/24

11:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$357
Quickest round-trip

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 6/19

6:10 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/21

11:35 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$361

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 6/10

1:31 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/14

6:35 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 19m

$364

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 6/10

3:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/29

8:40 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$364

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 7/31

6:10 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/4

8:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$369

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 6/10

11:59 am-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/29

6:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 15m

$374

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 May 5, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Panama City Beach to Chicago at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 May 5, 2026.

The most flights from PA9 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 May 5, 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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 6h 34m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $347. Panama City Beach and Chicago are separated by a distance of 811 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 SkyWest Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (100%) and United Airlines (83%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Panama City Beach to Chicago is $178. On average you can expect to pay $402. The most popular route, (Panama City NW Florida Beaches - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $327.

  • 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.

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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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$86Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$173Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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