Statistics on Chicago-Panama (Panama City) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Panama (Panama City) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Panama (Panama City) from Chicago airport is $ 715 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 558 (in may) and $ 980 (in december), which is a saving of $ 157 or a surplus of $ 266 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $486 to $540 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Panama (Panama City) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Panama (Panama City) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 34902 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Panama (Panama City) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 558, saving $ 157 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 715). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 980).
Flight Chicago-Panama (Panama City): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 569 | $ 751 | fair price |
| February | $ 554 | $ 706 | fair price |
| March | $ 611 | $ 892 | high price |
| April | $ 474 | $ 601 | good price |
| May | $ 442 | $ 558 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 579 | $ 753 | fair price |
| July | $ 606 | $ 718 | fair price |
| August | $ 535 | $ 652 | good price |
| September | $ 480 | $ 568 | good price |
| October | $ 509 | $ 635 | good price |
| November | $ 563 | $ 761 | fair price |
| December | $ 672 | $ 980 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Panama (Panama City)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Panama (Panama City) range from $324 to $1296. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $324 to $378), 1% at the maximum price (from $1242 to $1296). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $486 to $540 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Panama flight
There are 5 companies that serve Chicago from Panama (Panama City) airport: Copa, Spirit Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines and Avianca (scheduled).
Data analysis:
Of the 34902 flights analyzed in previous years, Copa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (68% of the time) on the Chicago->Panama route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Panama (Panama City) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 229 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Panama (Panama City) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $42. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $75.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Panama (Panama City) to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $48. Conversely, departing from Panama (Panama City) on a saturday may cost you an additional $81.
Top prices Chicago-Panama (Panama City)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Panama City | 11-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 403 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Panama City | 13-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 379 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Panama City | 04-05 to 08-05-2025 | $ 458 | direct flight with Copa |
| Chicago → Panama City | 05-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 459 | direct flight with Copa |
| Chicago → Panama City | 06-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 437 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Panama City | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 455 | direct flight with Copa |
| Chicago → Panama City | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 458 | direct flight with Copa |
| Chicago → Panama City | 12-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 420 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Panama City | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 459 | direct flight with Copa |
| Chicago → Panama City | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 403 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
When to book your flight Chicago - Panama (Panama City) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Panama flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Panama (Panama City), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 665 $, which is a saving of 50 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (151 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Panama (Panama City) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 2 to 3 months ($ 742), 6 to 7 months ($ 700) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 619 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 652), 3 to 4 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 688) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 828), 3 to 4 months ($ 882), 6 to 7 months ($ 822) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 556 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 587) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 474 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 494), 3 to 4 months ($ 553) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 614 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 702), 2 to 3 months ($ 672), 4 to 5 months ($ 709) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 625 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 702), 5 to 6 months ($ 662) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 600), 3 to 4 months ($ 615), 4 to 5 months ($ 611), 5 to 6 months ($ 617) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 455 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 533), 2 to 3 months ($ 512), 3 to 4 months ($ 519), 4 to 5 months ($ 492), 6 to 7 months ($ 534) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 494 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 628), 2 to 3 months ($ 582), 3 to 4 months ($ 583), 4 to 5 months ($ 567), 5 to 6 months ($ 497), 7 to 8 months ($ 558) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 752), 3 to 4 months ($ 739), 4 to 5 months ($ 714), 5 to 6 months ($ 676), 6 to 7 months ($ 624), 8 to 9 months ($ 679) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 773 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 948), 1 to 2 months ($ 865), 6 to 7 months ($ 884), 8 to 9 months ($ 783) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Panama are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Chicago to Panama (Panama City): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 735 $379 to $1166 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 488 $379 to $791 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 479 $462 to $540 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 458 $351 to $465 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 486 $462 to $523 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 674 $464 to $887 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 462 $462 to $462 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 869 $597 to $1086 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 465 $462 to $465 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 636 $636 to $636 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, november, december, february and march are cheaper to travel to Panama (Panama City). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!