Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Choose from three weekly O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flights. The 10:01 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:00.
To ensure you catch your ORD to ECP flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Panama City (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
United Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ORD to ECP flights, with 84.21% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and ECP:
Indianapolis International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight is 98 €. A return plane ticket is currently 186 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to ECP.
May is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to ECP.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Once your O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight has landed, relax at a nearby hotel. Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport is a comfy option within easy reach of ECP.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to central Panama City
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to central Panama City has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Panama City. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to ECP sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Panama City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres east of Panama City, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, head for Atlanta, roughly 418 kilometres north of Panama City. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are key highlights.
