What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, Florida, with prices starting at $569.

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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $264. Southwest flights start at $329 while deals on United Airlines start at $375 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 29 days in advance to save up to 187% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 29 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $479, or $763 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida?

September can be a great time to fly to Panama City, Florida from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $426. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $248. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to ECP?

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?

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.

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jue. 11/65:05 pmSBA - ECP

2 stops13h 39mDelta

lun. 11/101:30 pmECP - SBA

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Deal found 7/31

$569

jue. 8/74:54 pmSBA - ECP

2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines

dom. 8/106:30 amECP - SBA

3 stops19h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,410

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jue. 11/65:05 pmSBA - ECP

2 stops13h 39mDelta

lun. 11/101:30 pmECP - SBA

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Deal found 7/31

$569

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jue. 8/78:15 amSBA - ECP

1 stop8h 38mDelta

dom. 8/102:52 pmECP - SBA

1 stop7h 31mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$847

jue. 8/74:54 pmSBA - ECP

2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines

dom. 8/106:30 amECP - SBA

3 stops19h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,410

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mié. 8/1312:14 pmSBA - ECP

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$264

dom. 8/1710:50 amSBA - ECP

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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.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Panama City, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

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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

4,246 reviews

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8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

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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

7,981 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

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

8,900 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

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

4,246 reviews

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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

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, Florida, with prices starting at $569.
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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $264. Southwest flights start at $329 while deals on United Airlines start at $375 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Panama City, Florida?

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