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$176+ Cheap flights from California 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ECP
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Panama City
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/912:43 amSFO - ECP
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/173:00 pmECP - SFO
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/108:01 amSAN - ECP
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/176:30 amECP - SAN
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/91:53 pmSAN - ECP
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 amECP - SAN
2 stops13h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 12/1510:59 pmLAX - ECP
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Wed 12/171:45 pmECP - LAX
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/11$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/186:35 amSAN - ECP
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Wed 1/73:45 pmECP - SAN
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Sun 12/1412:55 amLAX - ECP
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/182:10 pmECP - LAX
1 stop10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Mon 12/157:00 amLAX - ECP
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Thu 12/183:20 pmECP - LAX
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/10$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/1612:44 amLAS - ECP
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Sat 12/2011:06 amECP - LAS
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/9$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/107:35 amSAN - ECP
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Sun 12/149:40 amECP - SAN
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Wed 12/176:30 amLAS - ECP
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/204:09 pmECP - LAS
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 11/2612:59 amLAS - ECP
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/15:00 pmECP - LAS
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/117:15 amSFO - ECP
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Sun 12/1410:00 amECP - SFO
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/11$411

Cheap flight deals from California to Panama City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Panama City flight deals. Data was last updated November 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(Delta)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$551
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Panama City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Panama City that are best for you.

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Las VegasPanama City

LAS - ECP

LASECP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/20

10:12 pm-8:41 am

1 stop8h 29m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 2/26

6:03 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$324

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

12:52 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 1/27

7:02 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$355

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - ECP

SFOECP

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

2:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 1/21

7:18 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$355

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - ECP

SFOECP

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 2/14

12:15 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$355

SacramentoPanama City

SMF - ECP

SMFECP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/6

10:40 pm-9:14 am

1 stop8h 34m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 1/17

5:14 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$355

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:01 am-4:11 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 12/17

6:30 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 31m

$359

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - ECP

LASECP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/6

12:35 am-8:20 am

1 stop5h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/8

5:30 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 01m

$359

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:15 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 12/16

1:32 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$359

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

5:03 pm-8:37 am

2 stops13h 34m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 1/27

12:15 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$360

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:01 am-4:11 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-3:04 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$364

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City, Florida (average of $87). Flying from California to Panama City, Florida in November is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 CA to ECP?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 November 12, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from California to Panama City, Florida by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 California?

    If you book a flight to Panama City from California, you will be flying to NW Florida Beaches, which is the city’s only airport. Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is located 16.0 mi from the center of Panama City.

  • How long is the flight from California to Panama City, Florida?

    A quick flight from California to Panama City, Florida can take about 6h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $359. There are 1848 mi between California and Panama City, Florida. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Panama City, Florida one-way?

    $176 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $180 and $185, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Panama City, Florida?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Panama City NW Florida Beaches, San Diego - Panama City NW Florida Beaches or Los Angeles - Panama City NW Florida Beaches when deciding on the best route from California to Panama City, Florida.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City, Florida (average of $87). Flying from California to Panama City, Florida in November is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Panama City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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