Cheap flights from Panama City to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $296
American 2 stops 11 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Chicago is currently $296
Cheapest one-way flight $164
United Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Panama City to Chicago is currently $164
Cheapest nonstop flights $345
Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 23 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Panama City to Chicago is currently $345
Last-minute weekend getaway $358
American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Panama City to Chicago is currently $358
Cheapest business class flights $584
American 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Panama City to Chicago is currently $584
Fastest flight 2 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Panama City to Chicago takes 2 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $205–310
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $345–540

Popular airlines from Panama City to Chicago

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $354
    Typical price: $225–480
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    ECP - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    2063 weekly connecting flights
    ECP - MDW, ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $361
    Typical price: $310–590
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    ECP - ORD Every day
    77 weekly connecting flights
    ECP - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $364
    Typical price: $235–630
    703 weekly connecting flights
    ECP - MDW, ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $296
    Typical price: $265–550
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ECP - ORD Every day
    242 weekly connecting flights
    ECP - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Panama City

  • Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
    Panama City United States 37 min 16 mi
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
    Destin United States 1 hr 45 min 56 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola United States 2 hr 22 min 93 mi
  • Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)
    Tallahassee United States 1 hr 50 min 80 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Panama City to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Panama City to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $205 to $310.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $164.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Panama City to Chicago is $354, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Panama City to Chicago is $361, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Panama City to Chicago is $364, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Panama City to Chicago is $296, flying from May 23 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Chicago starts at $296 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $164 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
2 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Panama City to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Panama City to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Panama City to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Panama City to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 77 connecting flights per week. United flies from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 6 nonstop flights and 2,063 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Panama City to Chicago are:
  • Delta offers 703 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • American offers 7 nonstop flights and 242 connecting flights per week. American flies from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Panama City and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $164.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Panama City to Chicago is $354, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Panama City to Chicago is $361, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Panama City to Chicago is $364, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Panama City to Chicago is $296, flying from May 23 to May 24.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Panama City to Chicago.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Panama City to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Panama City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from Panama City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Panama City and Chicago at price $358 is offered by American from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Panama City to Chicago.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Panama City to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Panama City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from Panama City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Panama City to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Panama City and Chicago start at $345 from Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Panama City to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Panama City and Chicago start at $584 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Panama City and Chicago start at $296 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24.
To book business class trips from Panama City to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Panama City and Chicago starts at $358 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Panama City and Chicago at price $358 is offered by American from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Panama City to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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