United States · 812 miles (1,306 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (ECP) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (ECP): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 812 miles (1,306 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Indianapolis and Atlanta and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to ECP

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to ECP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to ECP with one stop

15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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ORD to ECP: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to ECP?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (ECP).

How far is Chicago from Panama City by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Panama City (ECP) are 812 miles (1,306 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to ECP award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to ECP cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to ECP with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Panama City?

The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Indianapolis (IND), Atlanta (ATL), Saint Louis (STL) and Milwaukee (MKE). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.