CMH - ECP

$162 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Panama City

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$327
Overall average: $457
Southwest
Tue 3/17Tue 3/17
CMH - ECP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$648
Southwest
Sat 3/14Sat 3/21
CMH - ECP • Non-stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $327 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
1 day a week
There are direct flights from Columbus to Panama City 1 day a week: Sat.
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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, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 17
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:35 am
CMH
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ECP
4h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 8:15 pm
ECP
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CMH
4h 10m
1 stop
$327Southwest
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 17
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:35 am
CMH
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ECP
4h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 8:15 pm
ECP
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CMH
5h 55m
2 stops
$332Southwest
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:24 pm
CMH
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ECP
8h 24m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:11 am - 6:23 pm
ECP
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CMH
6h 12m
1 stop
$334American Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 6:56 pm
CMH
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ECP
5h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 2:30 pm
ECP
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CMH
5h 45m
1 stop
$339Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 9:45 am
CMH
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ECP
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 12:30 pm
ECP
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CMH
6h 05m
1 stop
$341Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:12 pm
CMH
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ECP
11h 42m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 10:13 pm
ECP
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CMH
7h 03m
1 stop
$344United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 6:10 pm
CMH
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ECP
6h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 12:30 pm
ECP
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CMH
6h 05m
1 stop
$346Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 8:25 pm
CMH
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ECP
8h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 5:00 pm
ECP
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CMH
8h 05m
2 stops
$350Southwest
Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21
United Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 9:56 pm
CMH
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ECP
6h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:01 pm - 10:12 pm
ECP
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CMH
8h 11m
1 stop
$351United Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 10:30 pm
CMH
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ECP
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 12:35 pm
ECP
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CMH
3h 55m
1 stop
$353Southwest
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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.

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 $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $457 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$162
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% 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 $162 for a one-way ticket and $327 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 $392 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 $356 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 $674 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Panama City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches.
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Panama City NW Florida Beaches

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Panama City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4266 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

Comfort Plus seat 11E seemed smaller than prior flights. The movie selection is good. Watched most of the most recent Tron movie. I'll watch the remaining part later as my movie is saved in the Delta Seatback Experience.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

UGH I HAD TO MISS MY FIRST FLIGHT TO TAMPA CAUSE OF THE 10 MINUTE DELAY OF THE ORLANDO TO MIAMI ONE SO THEY HAD ME GET ANOTHER TICKET. I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL BECAUSE IT MADE ME MISS MY CONNECTING FLIGHT FROM TAMPA TO LONDON AND FORCED ME TO MISS A DAY AT MY ROOM IN THE UK.

Wish they didnt delay off-boarding for 10 minutes so i could connect to my flight from miami to tampa

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

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