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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $493. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Panama City.$368 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.
      Panama City.$478 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $478, select.
      Panama City.$479 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
      Panama City.$489 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $489, select.
      Panama City.$492 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.
      Panama City.$493 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
      Panama City.$493 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
      Panama City.$503 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
      Panama City.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
      Panama City.$516 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $516, select.
      Panama City.$530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $530, select.
      Panama City.$542 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.
      Panama City.$542 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.
      Panama City.$571 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $571, select.
      Panama City.$584 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $584, select.
      Panama City.$593 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Northwest Florida Beaches International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Northwest Florida Beaches International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International flights are currently cheapest in February.
      Aug
      from $675
      Sep
      from $493
      Oct
      from $479
      Nov
      from $492
      Dec
      from $530
      Jan
      from $478
      Feb
      from $368
      Mar
      from $542
      Apr
      from $643
      May
      from $769
      Jun
      from $1,368
      Jul
      from $1,101

      Direct flights from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International

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      Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International: Alternative routes

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      Chicago to Panama City: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$368
      Cheapest month to flyFebruary
      Average flight time2 hrs, 23 mins
      Most popular airlineUnited
      Average flights per week16

      Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International is $368. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      2 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International.
      United, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International.
      As of August 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International is usually February.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport on Saturday, 20 February 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Panama City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Travelling from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP): What you need to know

      • Begin your trip planning by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). Explore the options for setting off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.

      • Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight.

      • Panama City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Chicago. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is located in Panama City.

      • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is the busiest route, with 10 direct services every week. Get from ORD to ECP on American Airlines's 8:04am departure.

      • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Chicago to ECP. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • If you're travelling during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

      Airports in Chicago

      Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

      • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) leave from this terminal.

      • You'll have your pick of airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport leaving from ORD. Book your seat with one of these:

      • The airline with the highest booking numbers between ORD and ECP is United.

      • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is United.

      • ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.

      • Catching an early flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

      • 70% of flights taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

      • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

      Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

      • You can book a direct Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) plane ticket out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Decide if leaving from MDW is a better fit for your trip.

      • Take a direct flight from Chicago to ECP with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of MDW.

      • Southwest Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from MDW to ECP.

      • For reliable, punctual service, go with Southwest Airlines. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 100.0% for flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

      • Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.

      • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to ECP flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:

      • 76% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

      Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

      • RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.

      • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight:

      • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At RFD, that rate is 71%.

      • The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

      About Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

      • Consider staying at Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport after your flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. It's a short drive from ECP and a great option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.

      • Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.

      Getting from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to central Panama City

      • Central Panama City is around 32 kilometres from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

      • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

      • At the moment, $173 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $368. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • To find cheap flights from Chicago to ECP, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.

      • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport ticket.

      • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to ECP is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available.

      • Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

      The best time to fly from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

      • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). July is when most people travel to Panama City. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in January.

      • When booking your Chicago to ECP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

      • Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

      More about Panama City

      • After booking your flight from Chicago to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:

      • Your Panama City visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Gulf Coast Aquarium, Inc, Panama City Centre for the ARTS and The Historic McKenzie House.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've seen Panama City, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 225 kilometres north to Montgomery to tick off its leading sights. From Civil Rights Memorial to Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • Columbus is another essential stop in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north of Panama City. No trip is complete without seeing The National Infantry Museum, Columbus Collective Museums and Columbus Museum.

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