United States to Panama · 2,332 miles (3,753 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (PTY) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 2,332 miles (3,753 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Grand Cayman Island, Atlanta and Tampa and more.

How many miles ORD to PTY 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
Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines12,500$71.61–76.11
Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines17,500$54
United MileagePlusOn Copa Airlines20,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines20,500$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines22,500$5.60–355.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines25,000$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines30,000$5.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines35,000$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines55,000$50.40
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines90,000$5.60–95.60

Business and first class prices 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 ORD to PTY

  • Copa Airlines logo
    Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to PTY with points

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

ORD to PTY with one stop

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

  • Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Cayman Airways
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via Montego Bay (MBJ)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Copa Airlines and Wingo
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  • Via Cancun (CUN)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via Nassau (NAS)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via Belize City (BZE)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via San Jose (SJO)United Airlines, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
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See all 35 in Routes

ORD to PTY: common questions

How many miles does ORD to PTY cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), United MileagePlus (20,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). 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 ORD to PTY?

Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (PTY).

How far is Chicago from Panama City by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Panama City (PTY) are 2,332 miles (3,753 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 PTY award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Panama City?

The most direct connections are through Grand Cayman Island (GCM), Atlanta (ATL), Tampa (TPA), Orlando (MCO) and Miami (MIA). On 6 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.