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$68+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ECP
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$141
(Southwest)

One-way from

$68
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$139 or less

Good one-way deal

$294 or less
From Illinois to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/75:15 amMDW - ECP
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 10/113:55 pmECP - MDW
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$141
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/125:35 amMDW - ECP
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Sat 11/1510:15 amECP - MDW
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/16:07 amORD - ECP
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/81:21 pmECP - ORD
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/49:53 amORD - ECP
2 stops6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/71:19 pmECP - ORD
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$164
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/246:52 pmSTL - ECP
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Wed 10/299:29 amECP - STL
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/14$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/136:45 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Thu 10/169:25 amECP - MDW
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/24:21 pmORD - ECP
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Fri 12/56:00 amECP - ORD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/14$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/14:23 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Sat 11/85:00 pmECP - MDW
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/15$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 12/2510:45 amORD - ECP
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/32:10 pmECP - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/188:25 amSTL - ECP
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/245:08 pmECP - STL
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 10/196:00 amSTL - ECP
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/233:38 pmECP - STL
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/76:07 amORD - ECP
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/151:47 pmECP - ORD
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$229

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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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ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/7

5:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 10/11

3:55 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$141

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

7:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 2/26

7:05 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$177

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/24

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 12/30

8:02 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$177

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/24

6:52 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 10/29

9:29 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$177

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/13

6:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 10/16

9:25 am-8:35 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$188

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 2/1

7:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$197

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:45 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$197

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/1

4:23 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 11/8

9:24 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$197

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

10:50 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/11

2:15 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$201

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/18

8:25 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 10/24

5:08 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$205

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 September 16, 2025.

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 September 16, 2025.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 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 2h 19m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $201. The distance between Illinois and Panama City, Florida is about 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 Illinois to Panama City, Florida one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $68. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, 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?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches, Chicago Midway - Panama City NW Florida Beaches or Lambert-St Louis - Panama City NW Florida Beaches when deciding on the best route 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: United Airlines (96%), SkyWest Airlines (91%), Republic Airways (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $427 for a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida. The cheapest flight overall is $69 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches) is currently priced at $147.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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