How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida?

There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida in 7h 27m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1995 mi between Santa Barbara and Panama City, Florida.

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.

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).

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When flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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

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How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida?
There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida in 7h 27m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1995 mi between Santa Barbara and Panama City, Florida.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Panama City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Panama City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Panama City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Panama City, Florida?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida (average of $140). Flying from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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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