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$180+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Panama City, FL (SBA - 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ECP
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$359
(Delta)

One-way from

$180
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$421
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/204:55 pmSBA - ECP
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/2811:00 amECP - SBA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2012:30 pmSBA - ECP
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/286:31 amECP - SBA
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/203:44 pmSBA - ECP
2 stops22h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/285:00 pmECP - SBA
3 stops31h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/108:40 pmSBA - ECP
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:30 amECP - SBA
2 stops11h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$610
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/94:55 pmSBA - ECP
2 stops13h 55mSouthwest
Tue 10/1411:00 amECP - SBA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/1012:30 pmSBA - ECP
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/136:32 amECP - SBA
2 stops17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/96:30 amSBA - ECP
3 stops13h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/146:30 amECP - SBA
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$788

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Panama City that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

8:25 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 2/26

1:30 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$359

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

12:39 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 2/2

6:48 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 50m

$359

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

8:25 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 2/2

1:30 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$359

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

12:41 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 2/26

6:55 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 48m

$389

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/20

12:30 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 10/28

6:31 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 03m

$392

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

8:25 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/11

1:30 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$447

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

8:25 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$180

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

12:39 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$180

Santa BarbaraPanama City

SBA - ECP

SBAECP

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-12:02 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$292

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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.

Related info for your journey

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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 5h 52m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1995 mi between Santa Barbara and Panama City, Florida. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $180. American Airlines flights start at $180 while deals on United Airlines start at $292 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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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