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$99+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ECP
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Panama City

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 February 5, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/226:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 40m
Delta
Fri 3/276:00 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/286:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 41m
Delta
Sat 3/76:00 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 2/1812:39 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop4h 36m
Delta
Tue 2/249:26 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 8/152:29 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 8/226:35 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sun 3/18:50 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Thu 3/54:34 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 4/137:35 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 4/157:21 am
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/235:25 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 5/273:20 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 3/95:43 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 3/153:00 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/76:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 39m
Delta
Tue 2/106:00 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$277

Find 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 February 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$99
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$372
From Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Panama City that are best for you.

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Panama City

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Return

Price

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sun 3/22

6:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 3/27

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$197

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sun 3/22

6:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 3/26

11:08 am-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$197

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-8:41 am

1 stop3h 41m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

$201

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Tue 4/14

10:06 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

$245

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Fri 3/20

4:34 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 3/24

5:30 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$297

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Fri 3/20

4:34 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/25

11:08 am-3:26 pm

1 stop3h 18m

$297

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Mon 3/23

2:11 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$307

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Tue 4/14

4:57 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 4/18

6:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$311

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/14

5:10 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 33m

$317

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sun 3/1

9:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 3/7

5:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

$321

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Panama City

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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 January 30, 2026.

Booking 64 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 $120). Flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in October is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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.

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 February 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Columbus to Panama City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,151 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 3 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.

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

    Delta can get you from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in just under 3h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Columbus and Panama City, Florida is about 686 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($163), American Airlines ($259), and Southwest ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Panama City, Florida. Delta is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Panama City, Florida?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida is generally $674, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $406. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Panama City NW Florida Beaches), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

  • 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 $120). Flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in October is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$163Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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