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$159+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Panama City, FL (ECP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ECP
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches are usually found in October or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Panama City (ECP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$201
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$514
From Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:24 pmCMH - ECP
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Tue 5/66:00 amECP - CMH
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/30$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:30 amCMH - ECP
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Fri 5/96:25 amECP - CMH
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:01 amCMH - ECP
2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/610:22 amECP - CMH
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$292
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:00 amCMH - ECP
2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/136:30 amECP - CMH
2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$382

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ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Tue 4/29

12:24 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$201

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sun 5/4

6:30 am-9:25 am

1 stop3h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/9

6:25 am-2:05 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$289

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Tue 4/29

8:01 am-4:23 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/6

10:22 am-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$292

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Fri 5/9

7:00 am-6:26 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/13

6:30 am-4:54 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$382

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sat 5/17

11:40 am-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$159

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-6:26 pm

3 stops12h 26m

$554

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Panama City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Panama City. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Panama City, Florida. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to ECP?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Panama City, Florida?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Panama City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Panama City, Florida flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City, Florida ranges from 2.8 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Panama City, Florida when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, Florida, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Panama City. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to Panama City by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from Columbus?

    Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Panama City. You should not have trouble finding flights to NW Florida Beaches from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Panama City airport from Columbus. It is only a 16.0 mi journey from NW Florida Beaches (ECP) to Panama City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($201), Southwest ($289), and American Airlines ($292) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Panama City, Florida. Delta is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Panama City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Panama City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Panama City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Panama City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Panama City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$116Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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