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$131+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ECP
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Panama City

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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:55 pmSAN - ECP
2 stops11h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:15 amECP - SAN
2 stops13h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$595
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/287:20 amSAN - ECP
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/313:15 pmECP - SAN
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:00 amSAN - ECP
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Thu 1/18:02 amECP - SAN
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/11$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/2511:00 amSAN - ECP
2 stops8h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/14:45 pmECP - SAN
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$699
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2411:12 amSAN - ECP
2 stops8h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/12:55 pmECP - SAN
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$700
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:42 amSAN - ECP
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:28 pmECP - SAN
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$827
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:30 pmSAN - ECP
2 stops12h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:28 pmECP - SAN
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$832
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/248:00 amSAN - ECP
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Sat 12/278:02 amECP - SAN
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/10$835
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 amSAN - ECP
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Thu 1/14:25 pmECP - SAN
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$837

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(Delta)

One-way from

$131
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$538
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Panama City that are best for you.

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San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 2/3

8:05 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 2/18

2:14 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$310

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 2/10

10:30 pm-8:39 am

1 stop8h 09m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 2/18

2:14 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$310

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 2/3

10:09 am-9:19 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 2/18

12:37 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$315

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 2/18

12:37 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$323

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Mon 2/9

2:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 2/18

2:14 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$323

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 2/10

10:09 am-9:19 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 2/18

12:37 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$413

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Mon 1/19

10:50 am-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 1/23

12:03 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$416

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Tue 2/17

10:30 am-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 2/18

1:01 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$440

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Thu 12/25

2:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$131

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - ECP

SANECP

San Diego

Wed 12/24

2:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$131

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Panama City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Diego-Panama City, Florida flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Panama City, Florida flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Panama City, Florida flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City, Florida (average of $93). Flying from San Diego to Panama City, Florida in April is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from San Diego to Panama City, Florida by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego 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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego 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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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.

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

    For as low as $310, Delta can have you in Panama City, Florida from San Diego in 8h 09m. There are 1848 mi between San Diego 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 San Diego to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Panama City, Florida round-trip from $236. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $236, and American Airlines, from $330. These flights start at 52% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City, Florida (average of $93). Flying from San Diego to Panama City, Florida in April is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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