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$159+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Panama City (PTY)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PTY
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Panama City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Panama City flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$429
(United)

One-way from

$159
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$558

Good round-trip deal

$473 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
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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 April 3, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:00 amSTL - PTY
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/37:55 amPTY - STL
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 6/164:37 pmSTL - PTY
2 stops20h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/233:20 pmPTY - STL
2 stops22h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/76:00 amSTL - PTY
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Sun 5/112:13 pmPTY - STL
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/2$455
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/217:51 amORD - PTY
Nonstop5h 31mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/246:45 pmPTY - ORD
Nonstop5h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/2$465
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/162:35 pmORD - PTY
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Fri 5/233:40 pmPTY - ORD
2 stops21h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/1$470
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/303:32 pmORD - PTY
3 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/711:05 amPTY - ORD
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/33:52 pmEVV - PTY
2 stops20h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/91:20 pmPTY - EVV
2 stops20h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$506
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:30 amMDW - PTY
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/173:20 amPTY - MDW
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 7/186:00 amORD - PTY
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/287:55 amPTY - ORD
1 stop15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 9/128:37 pmORD - PTY
2 stops15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/211:50 pmPTY - ORD
2 stops17h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$568
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1710:10 amSTL - PTY
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/233:25 amPTY - STL
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$594
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/116:00 amMDW - PTY
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Sun 5/188:00 amPTY - MDW
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/2$653

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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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Panama City that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Panama City

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisPanama City

STL - PTY

STLPTY

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/3

7:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$429

St. LouisPanama City

STL - PTY

STLPTY

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/16

4:37 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/23

3:20 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$443

St. LouisPanama City

STL - PTY

STLPTY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/11

2:13 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$455

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

7:51 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 4/24

6:45 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop5h 47m

$465

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

2:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/23

3:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$470

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

3:32 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops29h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/7

11:05 am-4:03 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$491

EvansvillePanama City

EVV - PTY

EVVPTY

Evansville Dress Regional

Sat 5/3

3:52 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops20h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/9

1:20 pm-10:11 am

2 stops20h 51m

$506

ChicagoPanama City

MDW - PTY

MDWPTY

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/11

8:30 am-7:33 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/17

3:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$559

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/28

7:55 am-11:12 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$563

ChicagoPanama City

ORD - PTY

ORDPTY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

8:37 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops15h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/20

1:50 pm-7:23 am

2 stops17h 33m

$568

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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?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Illinois to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 PTY?

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 April 3, 2025.

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

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 ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 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, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February 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 78.8 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 April 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from Illinois to Panama City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,304 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 Tocumen Intl (PTY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Panama City.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $159 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $222 and American Airlines from $238 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Panama City Tocumen Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Panama City Tocumen Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl is the most popular route from Illinois to Panama City.

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

    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 on time: Copa Airlines (92%), United Airlines (92%), EVA Air (91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Panama City is $154. On average you can expect to pay $855. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for $420.

  • 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Illinois to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Panama City

Discover the top 5 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$339Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$464Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$471Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$478Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$478Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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