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How to get fromCalifornia to Panama Cityby plane or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Panama City by plane or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane SNA - ECP
    7h 17m
    $267–792

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane SAN - ECP
    7h 35m
    $208–685

  3. Drive 2,133.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Panama Citycar car 2,133.2 mi
    35h 15m
    $390–563

  4. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane LGB - ECP
    8h 23m
    $216–731

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane LAX - ECP
    8h 9m
    $213–693

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane SMF - ECP
    8h 7m
    $237–783

  7. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane BUR - ECP
    8h 46m
    $222–739

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,920.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between California, USA and Panama City, FL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) every 4 hours.

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