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$194+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Panama City (PTY)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PTY
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$393
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$525

Good round-trip deal

$463 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
From Illinois to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from Illinois to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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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 July 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/66:00 amSTL - PTY
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Thu 11/133:17 pmPTY - STL
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Deal found 7/31$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/66:15 amSTL - PTY
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/134:41 pmPTY - STL
2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/35:28 amSTL - PTY
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/73:31 pmPTY - STL
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$420
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Thu 10/232:35 pmORD - PTY
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Sun 10/263:19 amPTY - ORD
1 stop9h 56mAvianca
Deal found 7/31$446
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/23:07 pmORD - PTY
Nonstop5h 28mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/56:45 pmPTY - ORD
Nonstop5h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/31$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:05 pmORD - PTY
1 stop17h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/123:30 pmPTY - ORD
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$456
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:05 amORD - PTY
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/63:25 amPTY - ORD
2 stops19h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 11/196:00 amMDW - PTY
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Sun 11/238:05 amPTY - MDW
1 stop14h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/30$465
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Thu 10/306:00 amEVV - PTY
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Wed 11/53:21 pmPTY - EVV
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/31$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/38:29 pmORD - PTY
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/101:45 pmPTY - ORD
2 stops17h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$470
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Thu 10/305:21 pmEVV - PTY
2 stops20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/52:43 pmPTY - EVV
2 stops20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$524
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Sat 9/66:15 amMDW - PTY
1 stop13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/139:25 amPTY - MDW
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$619

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Panama City that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Panama City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisPanama City

STL - PTY

STLPTY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/22

5:23 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/26

3:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$415

St. LouisPanama City

STL - PTY

STLPTY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

11:05 am-6:37 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/7

3:30 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop27h 28m

$419

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

2:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 10/25

3:19 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$446

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

3:07 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/5

6:45 pm-12:21 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$451

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

9:05 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop17h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/12

3:30 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 44m

$456

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

5:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/6

3:25 am-10:48 pm

2 stops19h 23m

$457

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - PTY

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/23

8:05 am-9:44 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$465

EvansvillePanama City

EVV - PTY

EVVPTY

Evansville Dress Regional

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/5

3:21 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$467

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

8:29 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops18h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/10

1:45 pm-7:24 am

2 stops17h 39m

$470

EvansvillePanama City

EVV - PTY

EVVPTY

Evansville Dress Regional

Thu 10/30

5:21 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/5

2:43 pm-10:36 am

2 stops20h 53m

$524

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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?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Illinois to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 PTY?

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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Panama City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Illinois to Panama City to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 Tocumen Intl (PTY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Panama City.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $164 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $187 and Avianca from $194 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Panama City?

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

    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 on time: EVA Air (90%), United Airlines (88%), Copa Airlines (79%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Panama City is $189. On average you can expect to pay $965. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for $451.

  • 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Illinois to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$339Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$464Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$478Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$478Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$478Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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