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$158+ Cheap flights from Panama City, FL (ECP) to Columbus (CMH)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ECP — CMH
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Wed 8/19
Wed 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama City to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Panama City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 20, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 10/1410:15 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/207:00 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/15$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/146:20 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Tue 10/2011:15 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/17$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 10/146:20 am
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops13h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2012:36 pm
CMH
-
ECP
2 stops10h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 10/146:43 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 10/204:42 pm
CMH
-
ECP
2 stops6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 8/156:00 am
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop3h 29m
Delta
Sat 8/2212:05 pm
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/17$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 9/216:00 am
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Mon 9/285:30 am
CMH
-
ECP
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/17$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 9/1010:00 am
ECP
-
CMH
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Mon 9/145:30 am
CMH
-
ECP
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/17$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 8/112:27 pm
ECP
-
CMH
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 8/127:20 am
CMH
-
ECP
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$395

Find flight deals from Panama City to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (ECP) to Columbus (CMH). 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 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(Delta)

One-way from

$158
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$432
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to Columbus 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 July 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 10/14

6:20 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 14m

Columbus

Tue 10/20

11:15 am-4:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$315

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 10/14

10:15 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Columbus

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

$315

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 10/14

2:35 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Columbus

Mon 10/19

7:10 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$349

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 9/10

9:23 am-2:02 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Columbus

Mon 9/14

3:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$349

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 9/10

7:05 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Columbus

Mon 9/14

6:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$354
Quickest round-trip

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 7/30

9:12 am-1:38 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Columbus

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-8:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

$396

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 8/14

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbus

Fri 8/21

1:12 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$420

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 8/11

1:47 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Columbus

Wed 8/12

7:20 am-4:38 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$434
Cheapest one-way

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 9/12

9:23 am-3:57 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$158

Panama CityColumbus

ECP - CMH

ECPCMH

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 9/15

7:25 am-12:02 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$158

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Compare providers for flights from Panama City to Columbus

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to Columbus in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City, Florida-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Panama City, Florida-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City, Florida-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City, Florida-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Panama City, Florida-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Columbus Airport

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport (average of $314). Flying from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $703). 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 ECP to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 20, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport as you normally would.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated July 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Delta from Panama City to Columbus Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to Columbus. 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 from for flights from Panama City to Columbus?

    For a flight from Panama City to Columbus, you will be flying from NW Florida Beaches. Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) is just 16.0 mi from the center of the city. NW Florida Beaches is the only Panama City airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 2 airlines have flights to Columbus from Panama City NW Florida Beaches on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport?

    Delta and Southwest can get you from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport in just under 5h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 21m. There are 686 mi between Panama City, Florida and Columbus Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $286, Delta will fly you from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Southwest for as low as $341. You may be able to fly from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $108 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $153 and Southwest from $176 one-way.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Columbus 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 Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport (average of $314). Flying from Panama City, Florida to Columbus Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $703). 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 2 airlines flying from Panama City to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Columbus. 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$286Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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