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$99+ Cheap flights from Panama City, FL (ECP) to Chicago (CHI)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ECP — CHI
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$261 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/72:15 pmECP - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1210:50 amORD - ECP
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/232:55 pmECP - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Sun 4/271:05 pmMDW - ECP
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 6/26:59 pmECP - ORD
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Wed 6/115:45 amORD - ECP
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/25$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/216:00 amECP - MDW
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Mon 5/266:00 amMDW - ECP
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/25$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:00 pmECP - ORD
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sun 5/47:30 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/23:38 pmECP - ORD
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/46:16 amORD - ECP
2 stops7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$282

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to Chicago 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to Chicago that are best for you.

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Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 5/7

2:15 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

10:50 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$197

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/23

2:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/27

1:05 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$203

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 6/2

6:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/12

7:05 am-1:57 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$217

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 5/21

9:12 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

$217

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/2

3:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$229

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/2

3:38 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

6:16 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 14m

$282

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 5/7

2:15 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$99

Panama CityChicago

ECP - MDW

ECPMDW

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 5/1

5:05 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$99

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/13

5:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$109

Panama CityChicago

ECP - ORD

ECPORD

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 6/3

10:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$114

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City, Florida-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Panama City, Florida-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City, Florida-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City, Florida-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Panama City, Florida-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Panama City, Florida to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 ECP to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Panama City, Florida to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Panama City to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) if they book a flight from Panama City to Chicago. On average, NW Florida Beaches has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 4 airlines. Panama City NW Florida Beaches is conveniently located just 16.0 mi from Panama City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City, Florida to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $197, United Airlines will fly you from Panama City, Florida to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $203 and $217, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Panama City, Florida to Chicago are United Airlines ($99), Southwest ($99), and Delta ($109).

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

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines (83%) or American Airlines (50%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City, Florida to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City, Florida to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $134. While the most popular route (Panama City NW Florida Beaches - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $197 on average our data indicates $336 when flying from Panama City, Florida to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Chicago 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 Panama City, Florida to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Panama City, Florida to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 Panama City to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Chicago. 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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