Panama City to Chicago (ORD) flight deals
For a week-long round trip from Panama City to Chicago, look for around $660 with shorter journeys. The cheapest options had a median price of $735 across 4 sets of dates.
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4 date pairs · 9 flight options · Dec 2026–Jan 2027 · checked Nov 4, 2026
Panama City to Chicago flight prices at a glance
- Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Panama City to Chicago for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for PTY → ORD. Next departures: Sat Nov 7 · Sun Nov 8 · Mon Nov 9 · Tue Nov 10 · Wed Nov 11 · Thu Nov 12 · Fri Nov 13 · Sat Nov 14 · Sun Nov 15 · Mon Nov 16 · Tue Nov 17 · Wed Nov 18 · Thu Nov 19 · Fri Nov 20. Months: Dec 2026 · Jan 2027. Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
- Cheapest found: Axel-exclusive $660 ($696 on American Airlines) for Tuesday Jan 26–Feb 2, one connection via Miami out and one connection via Miami back. Jan 26–Feb 2, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $660.15 · See flights for these dates
- Good price: about $660 for a week-long round trip (shorter journeys). Jan 26–Feb 2, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $660.15 · See flights for these dates
- Nonstop: In the 13 departure dates we searched from Nov 29 to Feb 5, a nonstop from Panama City flew on 10: Sundays 2 of 2, Mondays 2 of 2, Tuesdays 2 of 5, Fridays 2 of 2, Wednesdays 1 of 1 and Saturdays 1 of 1. The nonstops were Copa Airlines (CM228, CM235, CM773).
- Cheapest months: Jan 2027 (typical $660; lowest Axel-exclusive $660 ($696 on American Airlines)) and Dec 2026 (typical $755; lowest Axel-exclusive $755 ($797 on American Airlines)).
- Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 9 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $51 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
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| Trip | Price target | Midpoint | Date pairs checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any schedule (including long or overnight connections) | $660 | $735 | 4 |
| Shorter journeys (≤1 stop · ≤12h out / ≤12h back; overnight arrivals allowed) | $660 | $735 | 4 |
Targets and midpoints use the lowest qualifying fare on each checked date pair. One adult, economy, round trip · PTY–ORD. Examples near these targets: any schedule, Jan 26–Feb 2, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $660.15 · See flights for these dates; shorter journeys, Jan 26–Feb 2, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $660.15 · See flights for these dates.
Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 9 trips we checked were at least 5.1% less.
Panama City to Chicago nonstop flights, airlines and connections
Yes, Copa Airlines flies it nonstop. In the 13 departure dates we searched from Nov 29 to Feb 5, a nonstop from Panama City flew on 10: Sundays 2 of 2, Mondays 2 of 2, Tuesdays 2 of 5, Fridays 2 of 2, Wednesdays 1 of 1 and Saturdays 1 of 1. The nonstops were Copa Airlines (CM228, CM235, CM773). The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.
- Copa Airlines: Nonstop to Chicago
- American: Via Miami
- United: Via Houston
| Departure date | Itineraries searched | Nonstop | Airlines and flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 29 | 24 | yes | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235 |
| Mon Nov 30 | 41 | yes | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235 |
| Tue Dec 8 | 24 | none seen | — |
| Tue Dec 22 | 24 | yes | Copa Airlines CM235 |
| Sat Dec 26 | 36 | yes | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235 |
| Sun Dec 27 | 194 | yes, both ways | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235, CM773 |
| Mon Dec 28 | 205 | yes | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235 |
| Tue Dec 29 | 209 | yes, both ways | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235, CM773 |
| Wed Dec 30 | 328 | yes | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235 |
| Fri Jan 1 | 8 | yes | Copa Airlines CM228, CM235, CM773 |
| Tue Jan 12 | 24 | none seen | — |
| Tue Jan 26 | 24 | none seen | — |
| Fri Feb 5 | 85 | yes, both ways | Copa Airlines CM235 |
Every departure date searched for this route in the last 14 days, from every itinerary those searches returned. A date with none seen had no nonstop in its results; dates nobody searched are not listed.
Panama City to Chicago flight prices for the coming months
Week-long fares from $660. The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.
| Month | Week-long fares found | Nonstop from | Nonstop dates seen |
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| Dec 2026 | Axel-exclusive $755–$849, $797 on American Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs) | none found | 6 of 7 searched |
| Jan 2027 | Axel-exclusive $660–$734, $696 on American Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs) | none found | 1 of 3 searched |
Panama City to Chicago: when the lowest fare is a poor tradeoff
Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey. On Dec 22–29, paying about $158 more avoids the long return below.
- Dec 22–29: lowest fare Dec 22–29, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $755.15 · See flights for these dates. Outbound PTY–ORD: 4:33pm–12:33am, about 9 hours, one connection via Miami. Return ORD–PTY: 8pm–1:41pm, about 16½ hours, one connection via Miami. Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Arrive home Dec 30. Shorter option Dec 22–29, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $913.35 · See flights for these dates. Outbound PTY–ORD: 4:33pm–12:33am, about 9 hours, one connection via Miami. Return ORD–PTY: 6:59am–3:33pm, about 7½ hours, one connection via Miami. Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. About $158 more for the round trip.
Panama City to Chicago flights: Axel price vs the airline fare
Yes. On all 9 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $51 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
- American Airlines, Jan 26–Feb 2: $696 on American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $660 ($36 less).
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Panama City to Chicago fares we checked
Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.
December 2026
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $849.45 · Airline $897.00 · Save $47.55 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out PTY–ORD 1249 / 2319 08:55–16:30, back ORD–PTY 1548 / 1034 06:50–19:38; one connection via Houston out, one connection via Houston back). Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:14Z.
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $921.45 · Airline $972.00 · Save $50.55 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out PTY–ORD 1249 / 2319 08:55–16:30, back ORD–PTY 564 / 1916 05:45–14:45; one connection via Houston out, one connection via Houston back). Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:14Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $755.15 · Airline $797.00 · Save $41.85 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out PTY–ORD 1652 / 3148 16:33–00:33+1, back ORD–PTY 3300 / 315 20:00–13:41+1; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Arrive home Dec 30. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:13Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $913.35 · Airline $966.00 · Save $52.65 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out PTY–ORD 1652 / 3148 16:33–00:33+1, back ORD–PTY 1875 / 2177 06:59–15:33; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:13Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,915.40 · Airline $4,128.00 · Save $212.60 · See flights for these dates American Airlines / United Airlines (out PTY–ORD 1652 / 3148 16:33–00:33+1, back ORD–PTY 564 / 1916 05:30–14:45; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Houston back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:13Z.
January 2027
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $734.31 · Airline $775.00 · Save $40.69 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out PTY–ORD 388 / 2818 14:26–21:54, back ORD–PTY 2984 / 319 05:00–13:26; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Miami back). Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:13Z.
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,915.40 · Airline $4,128.00 · Save $212.60 · See flights for these dates American Airlines / United Airlines (out PTY–ORD 388 / 2818 14:26–21:54, back ORD–PTY 1804 / 1916 05:30–14:45; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Houston back). Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:13Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $660.15 · Airline $696.00 · Save $35.85 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out PTY–ORD 388 / 2818 14:26–21:54, back ORD–PTY 2984 / 319 05:00–13:26; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Miami back). Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:13Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,912.05 · Airline $4,131.00 · Save $218.95 · See flights for these dates American Airlines / United Airlines (out PTY–ORD 388 / 2818 14:26–21:54, back ORD–PTY 1804 / 1916 05:30–14:45; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Houston back). Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:13Z.
How we checked Panama City to Chicago prices
On Nov 4, 2026, Axel priced round trips from PTY to ORD for one adult in economy: 4 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, December 2026 to January 2027. Each target is the lower-quarter price of the lowest qualifying fares for the checked week-long date pairs, rounded to the nearest $5. The midpoint is their median; neither is a historical market average. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤12h out / ≤12h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.
Airports covered: PTY → ORD. Each example names its actual airports.
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PTY–ORD · 2026-12-30 · 4 adults
One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 4 adults.
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Axel-exclusive $1,703.55 · American Airlines 1652 / 1204 · 16:33–07:38 (December 31, 2026) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 16h 5m. Airline fare: $1,797. See flights for these dates
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Axel-exclusive $2,599.08 · Avianca 59 / 262 · 10:05–20:30 local · 1 stop (BOG) · 11h 25m. Airline fare: $2,746. See flights for these dates
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Axel-exclusive $2,883.63 · Copa Airlines 228 · 08:06–12:46 local · Nonstop · 5h 40m. Airline fare: $3,037. See flights for these dates
Checked November 5, 2026 at 05:59 AM UTC
PTY–ORD · 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
- Axel-exclusive $849.45 · United Airlines 1249 / 2319 · 08:55–16:30 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 8h 35m. Airline fare: $897.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
PTY–ORD · 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
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Axel-exclusive $755.15 · American Airlines 1652 / 3148 · 16:33–00:33 (December 23, 2026) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 9h 0m. Airline fare: $797.
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Axel-exclusive $808.31 · Copa Airlines 235 · 19:28–00:11 (December 23, 2026) local · Nonstop · 5h 43m. Airline fare: $854.
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Axel-exclusive $819.23 · United Airlines 1033 / 787 · 16:41–00:44 (December 23, 2026) local · 1 stop (IAH) · 9h 3m. Airline fare: $866.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
PTY–ORD · 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
- Axel-exclusive $660.15 · American Airlines 388 / 2818 · 14:26–21:54 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 8h 28m. Airline fare: $696.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
PTY–ORD · 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
- Axel-exclusive $734.31 · American Airlines 388 / 2818 · 14:26–21:54 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 8h 28m. Airline fare: $775.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights.
Airline ratings: American Airlines 6.2/10 · United Airlines 6.4/10 · Copa Airlines 6.8/10 · Avianca 5.2/10. Every airline rated.
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