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$166+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Panama City (PTY)

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PTY
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in October or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Panama City (PTY). 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 January 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$418
(Avianca Connect)

One-way from

$166
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$611
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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 January 20, 2025.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:30 amCMH - PTY
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/123:25 amPTY - CMH
2 stops19h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:30 amCMH - PTY
1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1410:00 amPTY - CMH
1 stop12h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$469
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 5/47:55 pmCMH - PTY
1 stop17h 56mDelta
Mon 5/122:02 pmPTY - CMH
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/19$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/218:14 pmCMH - PTY
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/242:30 pmPTY - CMH
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$584
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:12 amCMH - PTY
2 stops18h 58mAvianca
Sat 5/101:30 pmPTY - CMH
3 stops19h 15mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$1,026

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ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Wed 5/7

5:30 am-9:10 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/12

3:25 am-12:11 am

2 stops19h 46m

$420

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 5/8

6:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 5/13

10:55 pm-10:52 am

1 stop10h 57m

$469

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Sun 5/4

7:55 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 5/13

2:02 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$477

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Fri 2/21

8:14 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops19h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/24

2:30 pm-12:28 am

1 stop9h 58m

$584

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Sat 5/3

6:12 am-12:10 am

2 stops18h 58m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/10

1:30 pm-9:45 am

3 stops19h 15m

$1,026

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 6/12

6:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$222

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 6/12

7:15 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$242

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 6/12

6:15 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$248

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 6/12

6:07 am-12:35 pm

3 stops31h 28m

$796

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Panama City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Panama City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Panama City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Panama City

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Panama City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Panama City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus Airport to Panama City is 16 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Columbus Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 PTY?

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 January 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus Airport to Panama City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 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, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February 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 78.8 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 January 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Panama City, such as United Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Avianca
6.9
Okay
2,579 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 Tocumen Intl (PTY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Panama City. 3 airlines have flights to Tocumen Intl from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Panama City Tocumen Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, with prices starting at $469. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $477 and $485, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available 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 Airport to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Columbus Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Panama City

Discover the top 3 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$381Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$449Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$464Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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