Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 2 hours 31 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Chicago and Panama City are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport start at 10:01 — the first with American Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 14:17 option with United Airlines. In total, there are 3 services every week from ORD to ECP.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ORD and ECP include:
Indianapolis International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is C$198. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$373. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from ORD to ECP.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting a cheap ticket from ORD 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 there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport takes about 54 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Once your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has touched down, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport is a comfortable option that's not too far from ECP.
Getting from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to central Panama City
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Panama City. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.
When to fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport for August if you want to visit Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to ECP in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Panama City
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Panama City right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from ORD to ECP:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Shell Island, Panama City Center for the ARTS and George Park are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Panama City itinerary.
Complete your Panama City trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Panama City.
