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      Flight deals from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,531. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Panama City.R 4,699 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,699, select.
      Panama City.R 4,771 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,771, select.
      Panama City.R 5,066 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,066, select.
      Panama City.R 5,174 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,174, select.
      Panama City.R 5,583 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,583, select.
      Panama City.R 6,931 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,931, select.
      Panama City.R 6,935 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,935, select.
      Panama City.R 7,060 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,060, select.
      Panama City.R 8,012 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,012, select.
      Panama City.R 11,485 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,485, select.
      Panama City.R 11,717 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,717, select.
      Panama City.R 11,717 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,717, select.
      Panama City.R 11,720 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,720, select.
      Panama City.R 11,724 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,724, select.
      Panama City.R 11,724 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,724, select.
      Panama City.R 11,739 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,739, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Jul
      from R 5,581
      Aug
      from R 4,697
      Sep
      from R 5,064
      Oct
      from R 4,769
      Nov
      from R 5,172
      Dec
      from R 7,057
      Jan
      from R 8,009
      Feb
      from R 6,928
      Mar
      from R 6,932
      Apr
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      Direct flights from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International

      Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Chicago to Panama City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Panama City Tocumen International.

      Panama City Paitilla

      5km from central Panama City
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      Balboa

      5km from central Panama City
      from R 5,152
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      Panama City Tocumen International

      18km from central Panama City
      Cheapest
      from R 4,697
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      Chicago to Panama City: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 4,699
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time5 hrs, 23 mins
      Most popular airlineCopa
      Average flights per week49

      Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International is R 8,527. 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.
      5 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International.
      Copa, United and EVA Air fly direct from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International.
      As of July 2026, there are 49 flights per week flying from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International is usually August.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 23 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 Panama City Tocumen 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.

      Flying from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know

      • Chicago's main base, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

      • Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight.

      • The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City.

      • The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), with 14 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from ORD to PTY is the 1:07am Copa Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 3:10pm with Copa Airlines.

      • To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to PTY, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

      • Peak months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.

      Airports in Chicago

      Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

      • Get there in one go from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) can be booked from here.

      • When leaving from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with Copa Airlines.

      • The most frequently booked airline between ORD and PTY is Copa.

      • Copa ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 88.33% of its services on this route arrive without delay.

      • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to PTY. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

        • Miami International Airport (MIA)

        • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

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

      • Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

      • 70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

      • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

      Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

      • Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and PTY:

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

        • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

        • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

      • You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.

      • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Chicago to PTY flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

      • 76% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.

      • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

      Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

      • Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your journey feel a little less stressful. When jetting out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can book a plane ticket from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) with a stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

      • The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

      • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight:

      • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

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

      About Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City

      • Central Panama City is around 24 kilometres from Panama City Tocumen International Airport and takes about 35 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 50 minutes.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is R 4,699. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,527. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

      • Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to PTY.

      • June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

      • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to PTY is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

      • Nail down a great price on a flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

      The best time to fly from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      • January is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Plan your visit to Panama City in September for a more laid-back experience.

      • The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Chicago to PTY plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

      More about Panama City

      • After booking your flight from Chicago to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:

      • Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Casco Viejo, Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Independence Square are essential stops on your Panama City itinerary.

      Explore more of Panama

      • Keep your adventure going and see more of Panama. Santiago de Veraguas is around 209 kilometres southwest of Panama City and has plenty of things to keep you busy, including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.

      • Penonomé is another favourite destination in Panama and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Panama City. No journey is complete without seeing Charco Verde, Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar and Balneario El Potrero.

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