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$105+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ECP
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Panama City NW Florida Beaches are usually found in November or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama City
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 December 10, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:18 amORD - ECP
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/121:06 pmECP - ORD
Nonstop2h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/156:45 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Thu 2/128:03 amECP - ORD
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/8$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/156:00 amMDW - ECP
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Thu 2/126:06 pmECP - MDW
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/8$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/223:35 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Fri 12/265:55 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/1811:15 amORD - ECP
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Thu 12/252:20 pmECP - ORD
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/8$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/185:26 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Tue 12/234:04 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/8$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/197:50 amMDW - ECP
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/235:55 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:45 amORD - ECP
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/262:10 pmECP - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/185:26 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Thu 12/258:02 amECP - MDW
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/8$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/186:04 pmORD - ECP
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Sun 12/212:04 pmECP - ORD
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/10$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/1810:49 amMDW - ECP
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Sun 12/214:04 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/10$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:15 amORD - ECP
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Tue 1/2012:59 pmECP - ORD
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/9$344

Find 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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(Southwest)

One-way from

$105
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less
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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 December 10, 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

Sat 3/7

10:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 3/12

7:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 35m

$224

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:30 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 38m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

5:30 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 1/31

7:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

6:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 2/24

2:14 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 1/29

3:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

5:25 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 00m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/3

5:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 1/8

3:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

5:59 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 3/14

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

11:18 am-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/11

8:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 December 5, 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 53 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $212). 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 December 10, 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.

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 December 10, 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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,007 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,048 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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 35m. 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 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Southwest flights start at $108 while deals on United Airlines start at $139 one-way.

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

    Consider United Airlines (75%), Republic Airways (75%) or American Airlines (0%) 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 $429 for a flight from Chicago to Panama City, Florida. The cheapest flight overall is $246 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches) is currently priced at $209.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $212). 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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