Panama City

$167+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Panama City, FL (ECP)

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CMH — ECP
May 5 — May 121
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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 April 5, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 6/188:08 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop13h 06m
Delta
Mon 6/229:19 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Deal found 4/3$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/299:01 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:14 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 6/188:08 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop13h 06m
Delta
Sun 6/216:41 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/3$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 6/198:08 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop4h 36m
Delta
Tue 6/237:46 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/1$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/309:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 7/710:25 am
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops12h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/66:58 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop4h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1211:43 am
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops8h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/94:34 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Tue 4/148:21 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/276:25 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Sat 5/212:40 pm
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/1$356

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 April 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$167
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$462
From Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
One-way flight from Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Wed 6/3

3:02 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$333

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Wed 4/29

6:35 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/5

9:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$338

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Fri 6/19

8:08 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$342

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Wed 4/29

6:10 am-1:23 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/5

2:14 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$343

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sat 5/2

12:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 5/7

5:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$351

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 35m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$351

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Fri 4/17

7:14 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 4/20

5:49 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 02m

$351

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Mon 4/13

6:10 am-1:23 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 4/16

6:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$356

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Fri 4/10

8:55 am-6:20 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 4/12

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$356

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Wed 4/8

7:07 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 16m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 4/13

6:46 pm-12:43 am

1 stop4h 57m

$371

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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 April 3, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida (average of $123). Flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in October is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 ECP?

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 April 5, 2026.

When flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Panama City, Florida?

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 April 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in just under 3h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 18m. The distance between Columbus and Panama City, Florida is about 686 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($236), American Airlines ($256), and Southwest ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Panama City, Florida. Delta is 36% 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 $432, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $389. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Panama City NW Florida Beaches), you can expect to pay $333 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City, Florida (average of $123). Flying from Columbus to Panama City, Florida in October is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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