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$287+ Cheap flights from Panama City, FL (ECP) to Columbus

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ECP — CMH
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama City to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (ECP) to Columbus (C01). 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 April 29, 2025.

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$287
(Southwest)

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November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361
From Panama City NW Florida Beaches to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/76:05 amECP - CMH
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sat 6/144:00 pmCMH - ECP
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/1612:25 pmECP - CMH
2 stops7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/196:00 amCMH - ECP
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/136:00 amECP - CMH
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Sat 5/1712:35 pmCMH - ECP
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/28$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/133:14 pmECP - CMH
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1711:00 amCMH - ECP
2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$412

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Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 6/7

6:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Sat 6/14

4:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$287

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/16

12:25 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops7h 44m

Columbus

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-1:49 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$397

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbus

Sat 5/17

12:35 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$407

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/13

3:14 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Columbus

Sat 5/17

11:00 am-8:19 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$412

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/2

2:15 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$354

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/2

10:13 am-6:52 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$359

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Deals found on 4/28

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Panama City, Florida to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 ECP to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Panama City, Florida to Columbus, 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 21% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to Columbus. 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 from for flights from Panama City to Columbus?

    Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Panama City to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from NW Florida Beaches; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Panama City airport to Columbus. It is only a 16.0 mi journey to NW Florida Beaches (ECP) from Panama City’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($287), Delta ($317), and American Airlines ($397) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City, Florida to Columbus. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Columbus 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 Panama City, Florida to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Panama City, Florida to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 2 airlines flying from Panama City to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Columbus. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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