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$185+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Panama City, FL (SNA - ECP)

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SNA — ECP
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Panama City

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 4/17:00 am
SNA
-
ECP
2 stops12h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 4/76:30 am
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:45 am
SNA
-
ECP
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/77:55 am
ECP
-
SNA
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 4/112:15 pm
SNA
-
ECP
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 4/82:19 pm
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop10h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/17:25 am
SNA
-
ECP
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/83:00 pm
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$393
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:30 am
SNA
-
ECP
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Sat 4/259:55 am
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop11h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/71:23 pm
SNA
-
ECP
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2112:58 pm
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop10h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 4/910:30 am
SNA
-
ECP
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/167:45 am
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:00 am
SNA
-
ECP
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Thu 4/97:45 am
ECP
-
SNA
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$424

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Panama City that are best for you.

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Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/7

6:30 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$364

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/8

2:19 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$364

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

6:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/7

7:55 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$369

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

6:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 4/8

3:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$377

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/7

1:23 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 4/21

12:58 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$411

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/9

10:30 am-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 4/16

7:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$419

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/24

7:05 am-4:50 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 4/25

9:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$421

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/2

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 4/9

7:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$424

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

6:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$185

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - ECP

SNAECP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/24

10:30 am-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$201

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Panama City in February.
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 Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana, California-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Panama City, Florida flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana, California-Panama City, Florida flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Panama City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida (average of $140). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida in December is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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.

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 February 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Panama City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
9,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,222 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida in 8h 45m. Fly via United Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1884 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $321, Southwest will fly you from Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $361 and $386, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida (average of $140). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Panama City, Florida in December is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 Santa Ana to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$361Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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