United States · 812 miles (1,306 km)

Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (ORD) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (ORD): 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.

How many miles ECP to ORD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines7,500$30.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ECP to ORD

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

Book ECP to ORD with points

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

ECP to ORD with one stop

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

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

How many miles does ECP to ORD cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Iberia Club (9,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ECP to ORD?

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

How far is Panama City from Chicago by plane?

Panama City (ECP) and Chicago (ORD) 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 ECP to ORD 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.

Where can I connect between Panama City and Chicago?

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.