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$104+ 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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ECP
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/194:26 pmORD - ECP
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Sun 11/236:40 pmECP - ORD
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/29$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/206:00 amMDW - ECP
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Sat 11/225:00 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/29$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/131:19 pmECP - ORD
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/15:25 amMDW - ECP
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Thu 12/410:00 amECP - MDW
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/131:29 pmORD - ECP
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Tue 11/187:02 amECP - ORD
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 10/27$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/176:00 amSTL - ECP
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Sun 12/217:02 pmECP - STL
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/29$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/128:10 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1510:30 amECP - ORD
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/176:00 amMDW - ECP
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Mon 11/246:00 amECP - MDW
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/173:50 pmORD - ECP
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/245:55 pmECP - ORD
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/225:25 amMDW - ECP
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Fri 12/2612:50 pmECP - MDW
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/145:12 pmMLI - ECP
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Tue 11/189:23 amECP - MLI
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/28$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/195:00 amORD - ECP
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2511:11 amECP - ORD
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$259

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Panama City

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 30, 2025.
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ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/25

7:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 1/10

10:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

5:55 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/14

7:45 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

7:05 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 1/15

5:14 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

5:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/11

1:14 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/14

6:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 12/21

4:04 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$229

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

5:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 2/24

3:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$234

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 2/21

5:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$234

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 12/21

7:02 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$248

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

5:34 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 12/2

5:55 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 17m

$249

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $78). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in February is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 October 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from Illinois to Panama City, Florida by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $229. The distance between Illinois and Panama City, Florida is about 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 Illinois to Panama City, Florida one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, 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: SkyWest Airlines (100%), United Airlines (96%), Republic Airways (95%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $362 for a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida. The cheapest flight overall is $226 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches) is currently priced at $229.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $78). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in February is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Panama City

Discover the top 5 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$87Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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