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

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ORD — ECP
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Panama City

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Delta)

One-way from

$99
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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From Illinois to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
One-way flight from Illinois to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/287:01 pmSTL - ECP
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Wed 5/710:54 amECP - STL
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/27$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/285:45 amSTL - ECP
2 stops10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/73:35 pmECP - STL
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/125:45 amORD - ECP
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Tue 4/151:02 pmECP - ORD
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/27$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/155:30 amMDW - ECP
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 4/195:10 pmECP - MDW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/214:00 pmORD - ECP
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Tue 4/296:50 amECP - ORD
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/215:10 amORD - ECP
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/244:55 pmECP - ORD
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$257
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1910:50 amORD - ECP
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/295:07 pmECP - ORD
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/226:04 amMDW - ECP
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Thu 4/246:00 amECP - MDW
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/27$263
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1010:58 amPIA - ECP
2 stops9h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/142:25 pmECP - PIA
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/55:03 pmMLI - ECP
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Tue 4/84:10 pmECP - MLI
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/55:12 amMLI - ECP
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/810:13 amECP - MLI
2 stops11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/138:50 pmSTL - ECP
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Sun 4/207:25 amECP - STL
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$344

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Panama City that are best for you.

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Illinois

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St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/28

7:01 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 5/7

10:54 am-2:35 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$227

St. LouisPanama City

STL - ECP

STLECP

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/28

5:45 am-4:23 pm

2 stops10h 38m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 5/7

3:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$232

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/15

5:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 4/19

5:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$249

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

5:45 am-9:58 am

1 stop4h 13m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/15

1:02 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$249

MolinePanama City

MLI - ECP

MLIECP

Moline Quad-City

Mon 4/28

5:05 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/6

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$249

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

4:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/29

6:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$252

MolinePanama City

MLI - ECP

MLIECP

Moline Quad-City

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/6

4:29 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$254

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

5:10 am-9:28 am

1 stop4h 18m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 4/24

4:55 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$257

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

10:50 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 5/29

5:07 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 06m

$259

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/22

6:04 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 10m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$263

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Panama City

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

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Panama City. 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 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, 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?

  • 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: Republic Airways (67%), United Airlines (63%), American Airlines (50%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $366 for a flight from Illinois to Panama City, Florida. The cheapest flight overall is $197 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches) is currently priced at $197.

  • 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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