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$158+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Panama City, FL (SAN - 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ECP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$260
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$509
From San Diego to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/42:01 pmSAN - ECP
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Mon 8/116:54 pmECP - SAN
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/10$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/112:00 pmSAN - ECP
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/45:08 pmECP - SAN
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1711:29 amSAN - ECP
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/206:35 amECP - SAN
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/41:00 pmSAN - ECP
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:15 pmECP - SAN
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$373

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San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Mon 8/4

2:01 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 8/11

6:54 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$297

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Wed 10/1

12:00 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 10/4

5:08 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$306

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Sun 8/17

11:29 am-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 8/20

6:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$337

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Mon 8/4

1:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 8/11

5:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$373

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Sat 10/4

9:19 pm-9:42 am

1 stop10h 23m

$158

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Sat 10/4

9:30 am-7:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$214

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 7/1

10:54 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$260

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Panama City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Panama City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from San Diego to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 SAN to ECP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from San Diego to Panama City, Florida by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City, Florida ranges from 2.8 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Panama City, Florida when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, Florida, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Panama City, Florida round-trip from $297. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $306, and American Airlines, from $337. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from San Diego to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 San Diego to Panama City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$327Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$369Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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