For a smooth departure from ORD, consider taking the “L” train to avoid Chicago traffic delays, especially during peak hours.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $479 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $231 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $603 |
Good round-trip deal | $464 or less |
Good one-way deal | $220 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/14
9:23 am-7:20 pm
1 stop8h 57m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 1/21
2:55 pm-8:18 am
2 stops18h 23m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/18
9:23 am-7:20 pm
1 stop8h 57m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 1/25
5:50 pm-8:18 am
2 stops15h 28m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/17
10:20 pm-4:55 pm
1 stop17h 35m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Tue 1/20
9:45 am-8:20 pm
1 stop11h 35m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/19
3:22 pm-8:35 pm
Nonstop5h 13m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 3/29
7:25 pm-1:09 am
Nonstop5h 44m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/24
3:22 pm-8:35 pm
Nonstop5h 13m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 4/1
8:10 am-1:58 pm
Nonstop5h 48m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/21
3:22 pm-8:35 pm
Nonstop5h 13m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 3/28
7:20 pm-1:04 am
Nonstop5h 44m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/2
3:21 pm-8:41 pm
Nonstop5h 20m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 4/6
7:25 pm-1:13 am
Nonstop5h 48m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/30
3:28 pm-8:41 pm
Nonstop5h 13m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 4/8
7:25 pm-1:13 am
Nonstop5h 48m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/24
7:34 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop5h 26m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 2/28
7:20 pm-12:04 am
Nonstop5h 44m
ChicagoPanama City
ORD - PTY
ORDPTY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 2/19
2:22 pm-8:35 pm
Nonstop5h 13m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 2/23
7:55 am-12:31 pm
Nonstop5h 36m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Panama City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Panama City (average of $398). Flying from Chicago to Panama City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $464). 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.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Chicago to Panama City by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Panama City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from CHI to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
About 8% of weekly flights between Chicago and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$358 | Average$479 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$464 | Average$580 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$479 | Average$653 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$479 | Average$653 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$589 | Average$737 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |