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$109+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ECP
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/52:45 pm
IAH
-
ECP
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 9/66:30 am
ECP
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/71:40 pm
HOU
-
ECP
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Fri 9/115:10 am
ECP
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 8/299:15 am
IAH
-
ECP
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 9/52:27 pm
ECP
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 9/51:20 pm
HOU
-
ECP
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Sun 9/66:50 am
ECP
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 8/1$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/229:15 am
IAH
-
ECP
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 8/272:27 pm
ECP
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/241:40 pm
HOU
-
ECP
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Thu 8/275:10 am
ECP
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 8/2$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 9/55:09 pm
IAH
-
ECP
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Sun 9/66:00 am
ECP
-
IAH
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 8/1$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/75:28 pm
HOU
-
ECP
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Wed 11/115:15 pm
ECP
-
HOU
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/219:15 am
IAH
-
ECP
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 9/226:30 am
ECP
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2910:26 am
IAH
-
ECP
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 9/53:00 pm
ECP
-
IAH
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/1$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 8/281:40 pm
HOU
-
ECP
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Tue 9/15:55 pm
ECP
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 8/1$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/205:00 pm
HOU
-
ECP
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:10 am
ECP
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$247

Find flight deals from Houston to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 August 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$217
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$278
From Houston to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Panama City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/12

9:15 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 9/16

2:27 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$217
Quickest round-trip

HoustonPanama City

HOU - ECP

HOUECP

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/7

1:40 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 9/11

5:10 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$226

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

9:15 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 9/5

2:27 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$226

HoustonPanama City

HOU - ECP

HOUECP

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/5

1:20 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 9/6

6:50 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$227

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/12

5:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 9/16

7:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$237

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

9:15 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 9/11

6:30 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$237

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/21

9:15 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 9/22

6:30 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$239

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/27

4:37 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 9/3

9:27 am-1:27 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$255

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/24

6:36 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 9/3

11:31 am-3:42 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$255

HoustonPanama City

IAH - ECP

IAHECP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/26

4:37 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$255

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Panama City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Panama City, Florida (average of $235). Flying from Houston to Panama City, Florida in April is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 HOU to ECP?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 August 3, 2026.

When flying from Houston to Panama City, Florida, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston to Panama City, Florida flights typically cost between $235 and $383 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $217 on United Airlines (Sep 5-Sep 6).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Panama City, Florida?

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston 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 day to fly from Houston to Panama City, Florida?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Panama City. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Panama City, Florida flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 August 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Houston 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
4,225 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,225 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,225 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,225 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

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

    Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Panama City. You should not have trouble finding flights to NW Florida Beaches from Houston; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Panama City airport from Houston. 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 Houston to Panama City, Florida?

    For as low as $226, United Airlines can have you in Panama City, Florida from Houston in 1h 40m. There are 569 mi between Houston and Panama City, Florida. 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 Houston to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Panama City, Florida is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $187 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $229. United Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Panama City, Florida? While on average our users pay $330, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $225. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Panama City NW Florida Beaches), is priced around $226.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Panama City, Florida (average of $235). Flying from Houston to Panama City, Florida in April is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 Houston to Panama City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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