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$79+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ECP
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 12/225:25 amMDW - ECP
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Thu 12/254:25 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/19$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 12/15:00 amMDW - ECP
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 12/174:25 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$193
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/89:49 amORD - ECP
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Sat 12/131:32 pmECP - ORD
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 10/20$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/810:36 amMDW - ECP
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Sat 12/1310:00 amECP - MDW
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/20$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/16:45 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Wed 12/1710:00 amECP - ORD
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/20$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/25:13 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Wed 12/175:00 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 10/20$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sun 12/146:45 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Fri 12/196:00 amECP - ORD
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/20$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 12/225:15 pmORD - ECP
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Thu 12/257:15 amECP - ORD
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/19$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/1910:47 amMDW - ECP
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Sun 11/236:40 pmECP - MDW
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/21$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 12/83:52 pmORD - ECP
2 stops7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/133:20 pmECP - ORD
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/135:55 amMDW - ECP
1 stop11h 40mSouthwest
Sat 11/1510:15 amECP - MDW
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/75:51 pmORD - ECP
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Tue 11/116:00 amECP - ORD
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/20$239

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Panama City (ECP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$294 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Panama City 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 October 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Panama City that are best for you.

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ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/22

5:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 50m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 12/25

4:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$175

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

6:05 am-6:10 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$207

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

5:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 12/25

7:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$221

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

11:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 12/21

11:06 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:10 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 12/21

9:22 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

4:20 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 12/22

9:22 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

6:45 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 12/15

6:59 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 02m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

4:26 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 11/22

7:02 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

11:19 am-3:26 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 12/20

7:02 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 00m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 2/8

7:45 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$229

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Panama City in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Panama City, Florida flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Panama City, Florida flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Panama City, Florida flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Panama City, Florida flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Panama City. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Panama City, Florida may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Panama City, Florida (average of $81). Flying from Chicago to Panama City, Florida in August is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 CHI to ECP?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 October 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Panama City, Florida on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $298.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Panama City, Florida?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Panama City, Florida, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 49m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. 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 Panama City. Reviews last updated October 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Panama City, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Panama City. You should not have trouble finding flights to NW Florida Beaches from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Panama City airport from Chicago. 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 Chicago to Panama City, Florida?

    Departing from Chicago to Panama City, Florida will take you 3h 50m. The distance from Chicago to Panama City, Florida is about 796 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

    Delta, at $196, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Panama City, Florida.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and United Airlines. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), United Airlines (96%) or Republic Airways (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Panama City, Florida.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $390 for a flight from Chicago to Panama City, Florida. The cheapest flight overall is $233 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches) is currently priced at $182.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Panama City, Florida (average of $81). Flying from Chicago to Panama City, Florida in August is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 Chicago to Panama City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Panama City. 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 October 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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