Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Panama City
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Panama City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Panama City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Panama City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
ORD - ECP
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
ORD - ECP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - ECP
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - ECP
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - ECP
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - ECP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Chicago to Panama City flight facts
Distance
807 mi
1,299 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Panama City is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Panama City
ECP · Northwest Florida Beaches Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Valparaiso · Valparaiso is 44 mi from Panama City
Flights Milwaukee - Panama City · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Pensacola · Pensacola is 83 mi from Panama City
Flights South Bend - Panama City · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Tallahassee · Tallahassee is 86 mi from Panama City
Flights Springfield - Panama City · Springfield is 167 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - ECP
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - ECP
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - ECP
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - ECP
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - ECP
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
ORD - ECP
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Panama City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Panama City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Panama City.
Chicago and Panama City are about 807 miles (1,299 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 807-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Panama City is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Panama City: Northwest Florida Beaches Intl (ECP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Panama City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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