Cheap Flights from JFK to ECP: When to Fly from New York to Panama City

 

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to ECP are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• May 21st to June 10th (except the week of May 28th)
• August 20th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JFK to ECP is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $2845 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $235 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Panama City

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Panama City, FL (ECP) will usually cost between $257 to $570 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $264. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $900. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $635 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $346 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to ECP flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JFK to ECP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the JFK to ECP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.22, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $113 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $335. Return trip prices are from the ECP to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to ECP can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 45 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from JFK to ECP while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from JFK to ECP? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 979 miles or 1576 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from JFK to ECP?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to ECP flight is about 2 hour 45 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Panama City, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 54 available flights from JFK to ECP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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