Panama City (PTY) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Chicago (ORD): 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 PTY 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 12,500 | $84.99–129.99 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $58.59–103.59 |
| United MileagePlusOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $33.59–428.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 25,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $78.39–123.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 90,000 | $33.59–168.59 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PTY to ORD
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PTY to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
PTY to ORD with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)Cayman Airways, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Tampa (TPA)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Orlando (MCO)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more
+1 - Via Montego Bay (MBJ)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Cancun (CUN)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Nassau (NAS)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Belize City (BZE)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Baltimore (BWI)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
PTY to ORD: common questions
How many miles does PTY to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. 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 PTY to ORD?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Panama City from Chicago by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and Chicago (ORD) 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 PTY to ORD 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 Panama City and Chicago?
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.