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 10,500–12,500 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.
2026-11-24
ORD - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $6.8
2026-11-23
ORD - PTY
Economy | 2 Stops
From 10,500 Pts + $12.4
2026-11-11
ORD - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $76.9
2026-11-22
ORD - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $77.2
2026-11-23
ORD - PTY
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $77.2
2026-11-24
ORD - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $77.2
Chicago to Panama City flight facts
Distance
2,327 mi
3,745 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Panama City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Panama City
PTY · Tocumen Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Grand Rapids - Panama City · Grand Rapids is 142 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
ORD - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 45,000 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
ORD - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 101,300 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
ORD - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 101,300 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
ORD - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 101,300 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
ORD - PTY
First | 1 Stop
From 110,000 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
ORD - PTY
First | 1 Stop
From 113,500 Pts + $12.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Distrito de Arraiján (Panama)
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
From 20,000 Pts or $216
Panama City (Panama)
Waldorf Astoria Panama
From 45,000 Pts or $262
Panama City (Panama)
W Panama
From Pts or $267
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 2,327 miles (3,745 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,327-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Panama City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Panama City: Tocumen Intl (PTY).
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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