Flying from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Panama City and Chicago are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from three weekly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 13:09 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:17.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ECP to ORD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
American Airlines has direct flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for ECP to ORD flights, with 89.47% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ECP and ORD include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is £52. A return fare is currently £134. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ECP to ORD.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ECP to ORD.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.18% of flights that depart ECP arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Panama City to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Consider Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport. Get a good night's rest here before heading to ECP.
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is roughly 25 miles from the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chicago in January.
Lock in your flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ECP to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 280 miles south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you want to check out another side of United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 160 miles south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key highlights.
