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$115+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Panama City, FL (ECP)

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ORD — ECP
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$115
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$366

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Panama City
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/75:45 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Mon 3/104:06 pmECP - ORD
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/21$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/104:59 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Wed 3/127:25 amECP - MDW
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 2/21$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/285:00 pmMLI - ECP
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Tue 6/311:15 amECP - MLI
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/20$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 4/194:05 pmMDW - ECP
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Wed 4/2311:25 amECP - MDW
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 4/1912:40 pmORD - ECP
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 4/2311:25 amECP - ORD
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/128:05 amORD - ECP
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/136:48 amECP - ORD
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$257
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 5/149:25 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/202:25 pmECP - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 4/2610:58 amPIA - ECP
2 stops9h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/36:30 amECP - PIA
2 stops10h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/63:05 pmSTL - ECP
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Mon 3/1010:10 amECP - STL
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/263:33 pmPIA - ECP
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/3011:35 amECP - PIA
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 3/810:59 amMLI - ECP
2 stops10h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/122:20 pmECP - MLI
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 4/117:12 pmSTL - ECP
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Tue 4/156:00 amECP - STL
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/21$353

Find flights from Illinois to Panama City within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Panama City

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

5:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 3/10

4:06 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$249

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/10

4:59 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/12

7:25 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$249

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/19

4:05 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/23

11:25 am-9:20 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$254

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

12:40 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/23

11:25 am-11:05 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$255

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

8:05 am-2:01 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 3/13

6:48 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$257

MolinePanama City

MLI - ECP

MLIECP

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/8

5:05 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/12

4:06 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$259

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

9:25 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/20

2:25 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$285

PeoriaPanama City

PIA - ECP

PIAECP

Greater Peoria

Sat 4/26

10:58 am-8:09 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 5/3

6:30 am-4:47 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$289

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

3:05 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 3/10

10:10 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$313

PeoriaPanama City

PIA - ECP

PIAECP

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/26

3:33 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 3/30

11:35 am-4:06 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$329

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Panama City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Panama City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 ECP?

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 February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Panama City, Florida as you normally would.

Rainfall in Panama City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City, Florida ranges from 2.8 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Panama City, Florida when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, Florida, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Panama City. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

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
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

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
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from Illinois?

    Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Panama City. It is only a 16.0 mi journey from NW Florida Beaches (ECP) to Panama City’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $115. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Panama City, Florida for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches, Chicago Midway - Panama City NW Florida Beaches or Lambert-St Louis - Panama City NW Florida Beaches when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Panama City, Florida.

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

    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, Florida on time: SkyWest Airlines (84%), United Airlines (42%), Republic Airways (0%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $434 for a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida. The cheapest flight overall is $239 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches) is currently priced at $219.

  • 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, Florida?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Illinois to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 Illinois to Panama City

Discover the top 4 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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