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$191+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Panama City (PTY)

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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PTY
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Panama City (PTY). 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$411
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$191
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$511
From Columbus to Panama City Tocumen Intl
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:08 amCMH - PTY
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/103:30 pmPTY - CMH
1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:05 amCMH - PTY
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Mon 10/202:21 pmPTY - CMH
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/31$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/47:15 pmCMH - PTY
2 stops20h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/101:45 pmPTY - CMH
2 stops19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$417
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:15 amCMH - PTY
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/283:20 amPTY - CMH
2 stops14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$419

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Return

Price

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 9/4

6:08 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/10

3:30 pm-11:01 am

1 stop18h 31m

$411

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Wed 10/8

7:05 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/20

2:21 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$413

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Thu 9/4

7:15 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops20h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/10

1:45 pm-9:55 am

2 stops19h 10m

$417

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Fri 9/26

5:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/28

3:20 am-6:58 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$419

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-6:37 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$191

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Sat 8/30

6:34 pm-12:10 am

3 stops30h 36m

$231

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Sun 8/10

8:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$299

ColumbusPanama City

CMH - PTY

CMHPTY

Columbus

Sat 1/10

7:45 pm-12:35 pm

3 stops16h 50m

$458

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Deals found on 7/31

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Panama City. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Panama City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Columbus to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Panama City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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

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 July 31, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,388 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    Currently priced at $411, United Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Panama City and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $413 and $417, respectively. United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Panama City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $191. American Airlines flights start at $299 while deals on Avianca start at $458 one-way.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Columbus to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 Columbus to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$375Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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