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$115+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Panama City Beach, FL

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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PNS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Panama City Beach are usually found in January or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Panama City Beach

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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$115
(Delta)

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January

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Panama City Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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.
Fri 3/76:00 amMDW - ECP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Wed 3/126:00 amECP - MDW
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/20$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/41:30 pmORD - ECP
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Mon 4/72:00 pmECP - ORD
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$250
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.
Fri 4/256:35 pmMDW - ECP
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Tue 4/297:50 amECP - MDW
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$253
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/195:00 amORD - ECP
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:48 amECP - ORD
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/291:15 pmORD - ECP
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Tue 5/67:30 amECP - ORD
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/18$263
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Tue 4/15:15 amORD - ECP
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/82:25 pmECP - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$289

Find flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach 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 20, 2025.

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Chicago

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Panama City Beach

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ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/7

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$249

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

1:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 4/7

2:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$250

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/25

6:35 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/29

7:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$253

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/26

6:48 am-3:13 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$257

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

1:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/6

7:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$263

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

5:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/8

2:25 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$289

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

5:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$115

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/14

4:59 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$115

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - ECP

MDWECP

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/14

6:35 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$119

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - ECP

ORDECP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

1:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$120

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach (average of $306). Flying from Chicago to Panama City Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 PA9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Panama City Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Panama City Beach, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Panama City Beach. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Panama City Beach by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City Beach 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 Beach when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Panama City Beach by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City Beach, 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 Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City Beach. 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 Beach. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Panama City Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $119 and $129, respectively.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), United Airlines (87%) or Air New Zealand (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Panama City Beach.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach? While on average our users pay $355, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $133. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City NW Florida Beaches), is priced around $219.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Panama City Beach (average of $306). Flying from Chicago to Panama City Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Panama City Beach

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Panama City Beach. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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