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Cheapest round-trip
$363
Typical prices: $398-$537
American Airlines
Sat 11/10Sat 11/17
SAN - ECP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$196
Typical prices: $189-$338
Southwest
Tue 9/18
SAN - ECP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Panama City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 38% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $407 (round-trip)
Austin Bergstrom (AUS)
Shortest trip • 6h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Panama City (SAN-ECP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Panama City

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:13 pmSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
5h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:56 pm - 8:35 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$363American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 3:30 pmSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
6h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 8:55 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
8h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$363Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
6:26 pm - 10:52 amSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
14h 26m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
9:06 am - 1:24 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
6h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$368United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
9:15 am - 8:40 pmSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
9h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas Love Field
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 2:35 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$368Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 8:30 pmSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
7h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas Love Field
Southwest Logo
10:05 am - 4:35 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
8h 30m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Houston Hobby
$373Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 11:18 pmSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
10:14 am - 4:25 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 8:14 amSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
8h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
4:15 pm - 10:02 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
7h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:38 pmSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
6h 38m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 5:46 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$401United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
11:58 am - 11:53 pmSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
9h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:39 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
10h 34m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$448American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
10:27 pm - 10:28 amSAN  San Diego-ECP Panama City NW Florida Beaches
10h 01m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:39 pmECP  Panama City NW Florida Beaches-SAN San Diego
10h 34m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$462American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Panama City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Diego to Panama City with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Panama City?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Panama City start at $363. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $398 to $537. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $363 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Panama City?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Panama City, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Panama City?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Panama City at $290 round-trip.
  • July ($636) and February ($587) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for San Diego to Panama City flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$196
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego 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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Your San Diego to Panama City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Panama City?

    Flights from San Diego to Panama City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Panama City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Panama City.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Panama City pass through?

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Austin Bergstrom (AUS) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Panama City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the San Diego to Panama City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $385 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $537, a difference of $152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from San Diego to Panama City?

    A nonstop flight from San Diego to Panama City takes 0h 00m, covering 1,848 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Diego to Panama City?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Panama City?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from San Diego to Panama City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $363 to $1,309. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Diego to Panama City looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Diego to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $312, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Panama City?

    Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 19m, compared with 6h 32m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 52m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between San Diego and Panama City?

    Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport (ECP)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Panama City flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Diego to Panama City range from $398 to $537, with an average of $467 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Diego to Panama City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $385 - about $152 less than Thursday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Panama City trip for January. Fares historically average $290 round-trip in that month - typically $346 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport.
    - Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Panama City

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Diego (SAN)
Panama City (ECP)