CMH - ECP

$128 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Panama City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Panama City departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$255
Typical prices: $392-$276
United Airlines
Tue 8/18Tue 8/25
CMH - ECP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$417
Southwest
Sun 7/19Sun 7/26
CMH - ECP • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Sat, Sun
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 0
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Cheapest • from $255 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $297 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Panama City (CMH-ECP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Panama City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Panama City

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:53 pm
CMH
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ECP
8h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:28 pm - 11:42 pm
ECP
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CMH
8h 14m
1 stop
$255United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:03 am
CMH
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ECP
5h 33m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 10:22 pm
ECP
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CMH
9h 44m
2 stops
$260United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:23 pm
CMH
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ECP
8h 23m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 11:43 pm
ECP
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CMH
9h 04m
2 stops
$265United Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28
American Airlines Logo
6:08 am - 10:28 am
CMH
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ECP
5h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:14 pm - 11:23 pm
ECP
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CMH
7h 09m
1 stop
$281American Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 6:55 pm
CMH
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ECP
8h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 12:45 pm
ECP
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CMH
5h 10m
1 stop
$287Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 8:25 pm
CMH
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ECP
8h 10m
2 stops
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7:10 am - 6:10 pm
ECP
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CMH
10h 00m
2 stops
$292Southwest
Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 10:53 am
CMH
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ECP
3h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:19 pm - 10:00 pm
ECP
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CMH
8h 41m
1 stop
$306Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:50 pm
CMH
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ECP
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 9:10 pm
ECP
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CMH
3h 50m
1 stop
$307Southwest
Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 10:03 am
CMH
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ECP
5h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 9:22 pm
ECP
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CMH
8h 39m
2 stops
$311American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
12:55 pm - 4:04 pm
CMH
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ECP
4h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:50 pm - 9:33 pm
ECP
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CMH
5h 43m
1 stop
$324Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Panama City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City, Florida departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Panama City is September, where tickets cost $304 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $452 and $437 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$128
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Panama City flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City was $128 for a one-way ticket and $255 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Panama City?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbus to Panama City. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Panama City?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Panama City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Panama City?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Panama City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Panama City from Columbus?

    Atlanta is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Columbus to Panama City.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Panama City, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Panama City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $407 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $354 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Panama City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Panama City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Panama City with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and ECP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Panama City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Panama City from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $417 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Panama City?

 
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Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches

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Panama City NW Florida Beaches to Columbus

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Columbus to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Panama City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4327 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

10.0 ExcellentJasmine, Apr 2026
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The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

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