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$311+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Panama

CHI — PTY
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama

Fri 11/2710:30 pm -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 12/32:30 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 10/31$729
Fri 11/276:00 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Fri 12/43:13 pm -
1 stop17h 42m
Deal found 11/1$757
Thu 11/1910:30 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Sun 11/222:30 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 10/31$764
Sun 12/65:00 am -
1 stop8h 13m
Wed 1/272:26 pm -
1 stop11h 39m
Deal found 11/2$768
Thu 11/57:50 pm -
1 stop17h 23m
Wed 11/113:13 pm -
1 stop10h 31m
Deal found 11/2$777
Thu 11/57:50 pm -
1 stop17h 23m
Tue 11/103:13 pm -
2 stops17h 13m
Deal found 11/3$782
Wed 12/3010:30 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Tue 3/1610:05 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/31$786
Wed 11/186:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Wed 12/93:13 pm -
2 stops17h 17m
Deal found 11/3$787
Mon 11/27:50 pm -
1 stop17h 23m
Mon 11/93:13 pm -
1 stop10h 31m
Deal found 11/2$791
Sun 12/62:17 pm -
1 stop16h 30m
Sun 1/108:47 am -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 11/1$852
Sat 12/52:17 pm -
1 stop16h 30m
Sat 1/97:55 pm -
1 stop29h 12m
Deal found 11/2$855
Mon 11/306:00 am -
1 stop7h 04m
Fri 12/113:29 pm -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 11/2$868

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$311
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$793

Good round-trip deal

$599 or less

Good one-way deal

$295 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Panama
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Panama
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Panama.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Panama.

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ChicagoPanama City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/6

9:45 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$340

ChicagoPanama City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/14

6:00 am-5:17 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$395

ChicagoPanama City

MDW Chicago Midway - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/28

1:18 pm-7:49 am

2 stops17h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$402

ChicagoPanama City

MDW Chicago Midway - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/10

5:21 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops26h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$417

ChicagoPanama City

MDW Chicago Midway - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/5

10:40 am-1:46 pm

2 stops26h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$475

ChicagoPanama City

MDW Chicago Midway - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/23

8:35 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops22h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$482

ChicagoPanama City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/14

2:38 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$489

ChicagoPanama City

MDW Chicago Midway - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/14

7:15 am-8:19 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$490

ChicagoPanama City

MDW Chicago Midway - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/7

1:18 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$526

ChicagoPanama City

MDW Chicago Midway - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/6

1:18 pm-4:50 am

2 stops14h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$551

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Panama

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $584). Flying from Chicago to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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?

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.

How often are flights from Chicago to Panama delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Chicago and Panama have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 12% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Panama?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Panama is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Panama?

    For as low as $777, Copa Airlines can have you in Panama from Chicago in 5h 23m. 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 most popular routes from Chicago to Panama?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Panama are EVA Air (89%), Copa Airlines (81%) and United Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Panama is generally $885, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $237. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $724 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 $584). Flying from Chicago to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Panama

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$264Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$563Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$586Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$596Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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