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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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

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 $313 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Houston to Panama City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $270 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $360, a difference of $90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:48 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 10:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 99% above the route average of $315. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Panama City takes 1h 48m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $217 to $1,102. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 05m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport (ECP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Houston to Panama City range from $245 to $452, with an average of $315 over the past 12 months. Anything below $245 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Panama City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.