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$116+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Panama

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PTY
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2911:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop14h 55m
Avianca
Fri 5/810:10 am
PTY
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ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/13$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop14h 55m
Avianca
Thu 5/710:10 am
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/16$298
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3011:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Wed 4/810:10 am
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1111:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Fri 4/1710:10 am
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/16$305
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1511:20 pm
ORD
-
PTY
1 stop14h 55m
Avianca
Wed 4/224:25 am
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop16h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/14$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1511:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop14h 55m
Avianca
Fri 5/2910:10 am
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$312
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1311:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop25h 15m
Avianca
Tue 4/213:10 pm
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/15$320
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1111:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Sun 4/1910:10 am
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/16$322
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Tue 5/1210:10 am
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/12$329
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1511:20 pm
ORD
-
PTY
1 stop25h 15m
Avianca
Sat 5/305:55 pm
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop27h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$330
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2911:20 pm
ORD
-
PTY
1 stop25h 15m
Avianca
Sat 5/25:55 pm
PTY
-
ORD
1 stop27h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$332
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1211:20 pm
ORD
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PTY
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Thu 4/2310:10 am
PTY
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ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/14$333

Find flight deals from Chicago to Panama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated March 17, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Avianca)

One-way from

$116
(Avianca)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$587

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Panama 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Panama that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - PTY

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-8:34 pm

1 stop14h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/4

10:26 am-10:19 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$620
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

3:21 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/11

7:25 pm-1:02 am

Nonstop5h 37m

$627

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

3:21 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/20

7:25 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$635

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

3:21 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/22

8:10 am-2:06 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

$635

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

3:21 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/15

8:10 am-2:06 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

$635

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

8:02 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/18

8:10 am-2:06 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

$635

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

8:02 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/25

7:25 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$635

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

3:05 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/3

7:25 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$683

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

8:06 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 4/18

7:25 pm-1:13 am

Nonstop5h 48m

$683

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

3:05 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/20

8:02 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$683

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Panama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Panama

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Panama?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Panama (average of $264). Flying from Chicago to Panama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 CHI to PA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Panama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 17, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Panama is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Panama?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Panama. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Panama flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Panama

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Panama. 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 March 17, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to PA0 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to Panama delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Chicago and Panama have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Panama flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday 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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Panama flights?

Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Panama have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,432 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,499 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Panama. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Panama?

    For as low as $627, Copa Airlines can have you in Panama from Chicago in 5h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2330 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Panama for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Panama?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Panama is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Panama City Tocumen Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - David Enrique Malek.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Panama are Copa Airlines (85%), United Airlines (84%) and EVA Air (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Panama is generally $755, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $143. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $361 for that flight.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Panama.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Panama 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 Chicago to Panama?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Panama (average of $264). Flying from Chicago to Panama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 Chicago to Panama

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Panama. 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$264Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$462Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$479Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$479Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$563Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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