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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Panama City Beach, FL

CHI — PNS
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Thu 12/3
Thu 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Panama City Beach are usually found in February or May, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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3 stars

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December

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February

Average price

$458
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to PA9?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Panama City Beach in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City Beach

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Panama City Beach. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,462 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,232 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    $102 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $103 and $114, respectively.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), American Airlines (90%) or Alaska Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Panama City Beach.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach? While on average our users pay $408, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches), is priced around $339.

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

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

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

    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 Beach.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Panama City Beach 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 Chicago to Panama City Beach

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$113Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$129Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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