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$167+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ECP
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
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 April 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 7/166:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Fri 7/247:46 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/296:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 35m
Delta
Tue 5/57:05 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$333
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 4/295:30 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:14 pm
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops8h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 7/166:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Sat 7/256:00 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop3h 38m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$339
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.
Wed 6/1710:02 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Sun 6/216:41 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/126:35 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Mon 5/187:10 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$347
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:15 pm
CMH
-
ECP
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/51:55 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 6/198:08 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop4h 36m
Delta
Tue 6/231:31 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 36m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1810:48 am
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops9h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$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 (CMH) 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 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$167
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Panama City that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Thu 6/4

3:55 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 6/10

7:40 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$351
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Tue 4/14

7:12 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 03m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 4/18

8:21 am-1:54 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$351

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Fri 6/5

3:55 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 6/10

7:40 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$351

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Wed 6/3

1:15 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 6/9

2:25 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$353

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

Mon 5/4

4:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 5/8

7:10 am-6:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$356

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

10:10 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$356

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Wed 4/29

11:57 am-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 5/5

2:14 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$361

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

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - ECP

CMHECP

Columbus

Sat 6/6

6:44 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 6/12

6:41 pm-12:54 am

1 stop5h 13m

$371

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Panama City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Panama City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Panama City, Florida flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Panama City, Florida flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Panama City, Florida flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Panama City, Florida flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 Airport to Panama City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida (average of $123). Flying from Columbus Airport 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.

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 2, 2026.

When flying from Columbus Airport 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 Airport 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 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus Airport to Panama City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,370 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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), located 16.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Panama City. 3 airlines have flights to NW Florida Beaches from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida in about 4h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 42m. The distance from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida is about 686 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $236, Delta will fly you from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $256 and $286, respectively. Delta is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus Airport 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 Airport to Panama City, Florida?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida (average of $123). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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