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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:46 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Panama City takes 1h 46m, covering 573 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Panama City range from $252 to $474, with an average of $326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $252 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 92% above the $326 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $278 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $332 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Panama City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport (ECP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Houston to Panama City may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP).

One-stop flights from Houston to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Houston to Panama City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $366, a difference of $77.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Panama City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 05m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Among airlines operating Houston to Panama City flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.