How long is the flight from Columbus to Panama City?

Departing from Columbus to Panama City will take you 13h 08m. There are 2146 mi between Columbus and Panama City.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Panama City round-trip?

Currently priced at $359, Delta will fly you from Columbus to Panama City and back. In addition to Delta, 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 $413 and $430, respectively. Delta is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February 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 78.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to Panama City?

When booking a flight from Columbus to Panama City, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from Columbus?

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Panama City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tocumen Intl from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Panama City airport from Columbus. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Panama City’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Panama City?

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

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$174+ Flights from Columbus to Panama City

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Panama City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Columbus to Panama City flights typically cost between $651 and $1,702 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $414 on United Airlines (Jan 19-Jan 29).

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Fri 12/194:45 pmCMH - PTY

1 stop26h 53mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/228:55 amPTY - CMH

1 stop14h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$644

Thu 12/256:10 amCMH - PTY

1 stop13h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2911:35 amPTY - CMH

1 stop11h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$666

Fri 12/194:15 pmCMH - PTY

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/238:55 amPTY - CMH

2 stops14h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$730

Thu 12/2511:08 amCMH - PTY

2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/294:55 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop17h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$770

Sat 12/274:45 pmCMH - PTY

1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/243:20 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop18h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$832

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Mon 1/196:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/298:55 amPTY - CMH

1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$414

Mon 1/197:10 pmCMH - PTY

2 stops18h 17mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/294:50 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$418

Mon 1/196:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/284:41 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop18h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$414

Mon 4/69:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop11h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/137:55 amPTY - CMH

1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$414

Wed 3/46:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/89:30 amPTY - CMH

1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$431

Wed 1/216:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/254:41 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop18h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$431

Thu 1/226:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/254:41 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop18h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$431

Fri 1/306:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/28:55 amPTY - CMH

1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$431

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Fri 1/96:00 amCMH - PTY

2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/162:27 pmPTY - CMH

2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$496

Fri 1/96:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/164:41 pmPTY - CMH

2 stops20h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$533

Fri 1/162:18 pmCMH - PTY

2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/254:41 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop18h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$452

Fri 1/167:10 pmCMH - PTY

2 stops18h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/254:50 pmPTY - CMH

2 stops19h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$457

Mon 1/196:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/288:55 amPTY - CMH

1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$414

Wed 1/2111:22 amCMH - PTY

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/244:41 pmPTY - CMH

1 stop18h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$431

Wed 1/217:10 pmCMH - PTY

2 stops20h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/254:50 pmPTY - CMH

2 stops19h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$440

One-way flights from Columbus to Panama City
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Wed 1/286:30 amCMH - PTY

1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$174

Wed 1/285:45 amCMH - PTY

3 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$317

Thu 12/256:10 amCMH - PTY

1 stop13h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$327

Fri 12/265:35 pmCMH - PTY

3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$364

Thu 12/259:13 pmCMH - PTY

2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$369

Fri 12/266:10 amCMH - PTY

1 stop10h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$381

Fri 12/267:44 pmCMH - PTY

2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$410

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Round-trip from	$414 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$174 (United Airlines)
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Average price	$1,258

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CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

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Mon 1/19

6:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/29

8:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$414

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Mon 1/19

6:30 am-5:07 pm

1 stop10h 37m

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Wed 1/28

4:41 pm-11:04 am

1 stop18h 23m

$414

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Mon 4/6

9:30 am-7:31 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/13

7:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$414

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Mon 1/19

7:10 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops18h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/29

4:50 pm-12:44 am

1 stop7h 54m

$418

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Wed 3/4

6:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 3/8

9:30 am-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$431

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/25

4:41 pm-11:04 am

1 stop18h 23m

$431

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/25

4:41 pm-11:04 am

1 stop18h 23m

$431

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-5:07 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/2

8:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$431

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Wed 1/28

3:00 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops22h 27m

$174

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$174

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Panama City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City (average of $330). Flying from Columbus to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 CMH to PTY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Panama City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Panama City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus 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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,055 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,004 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from Columbus?
Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Panama City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tocumen Intl from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Panama City airport from Columbus. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Panama City’s city center.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Panama City?
Departing from Columbus to Panama City will take you 13h 08m. There are 2146 mi between Columbus and Panama City.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Panama City round-trip?
Currently priced at $359, Delta will fly you from Columbus to Panama City and back. In addition to Delta, 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 $413 and $430, respectively. Delta is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Panama City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Panama City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Panama City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Panama City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Panama City?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City (average of $330). Flying from Columbus to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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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Delta	Cheapest$393	Average$548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$413	Average$632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$430	Average$585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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