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$180+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ECP
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Panama City

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Round-trip from

$359
(Delta)

One-way from

$180
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$442
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Cheapest flights from California to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/256:00 am
LAX
-
ECP
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 3/33:38 pm
ECP
-
LAX
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:30 am
SAN
-
ECP
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/79:00 am
ECP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/12$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/105:03 pm
SNA
-
ECP
2 stops13h 36m
Delta
Tue 3/106:00 am
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/1710:10 pm
LAS
-
ECP
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Sat 2/2111:50 am
ECP
-
LAS
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sat 2/1410:55 pm
LAX
-
ECP
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 2/173:38 pm
ECP
-
LAX
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 3/179:00 am
LAS
-
ECP
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Mon 3/231:55 pm
ECP
-
LAS
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/13$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/245:30 am
LAX
-
ECP
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Sat 3/284:15 pm
ECP
-
LAX
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/12$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 4/1412:06 pm
SFO
-
ECP
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 4/211:01 pm
ECP
-
SFO
1 stop11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/37:00 am
SAN
-
ECP
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 2/181:19 pm
ECP
-
SAN
1 stop11h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/1012:52 pm
SNA
-
ECP
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 3/101:20 pm
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop10h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/38:00 am
SFO
-
ECP
1 stop8h 52m
Delta
Mon 3/166:43 pm
ECP
-
SFO
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sat 2/1410:55 pm
LAX
-
ECP
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Wed 2/186:00 am
ECP
-
LAX
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$382

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Panama City that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - ECP

LAXECP

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 3/3

3:38 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$359

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 3/31

7:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/8

9:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$359

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/10

5:03 pm-8:39 am

2 stops13h 36m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 27m

$364

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 3/31

9:35 am-8:00 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/7

7:55 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$370

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - ECP

LASECP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/18

10:10 pm-8:41 am

1 stop8h 31m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$372

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - ECP

LASECP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/17

10:10 pm-8:41 am

1 stop8h 31m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 2/21

11:50 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$372

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - ECP

LAXECP

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

5:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 3/28

7:50 pm-12:40 am

1 stop6h 50m

$372

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - ECP

LASECP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/17

9:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 3/23

1:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$377

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - ECP

SFOECP

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:06 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/21

1:01 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$379

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/10

12:52 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 3/10

1:20 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$379

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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.

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 7h 07m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $359. There are 1914 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?

    $123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $138 and $179, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Diego - Panama City NW Florida Beaches, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Panama City NW Florida Beaches or San Francisco - 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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