The cheapest times to fly from ALO to ECP are
- January 1st to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 8th and October 15th)
- early December
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 ALO to ECP is early to mid January. Prices can be as high as $1089 for Sunday flights during mid March, or as low as $331 for Tuesday flights around early to mid January.
When to Fly to Panama City
Flying from Waterloo, IA (ALO) to Panama City, FL (ECP) will usually cost between $335 to $674 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid January with an average ticket price of $339. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid March, with an average price of $672. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $333 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $409 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ALO to ECP flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ALO to ECP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the ALO to ECP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Waterloo. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.28, 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 $174 (33%) 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 $357. Return trip prices are from the ECP to ALO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from ALO 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 38 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 ALO to ECP while comparing.
- 44 miles (71 km) away from ECP
- Usually 10.16% less expensive than ECP
- 1-layover flights available
- 147 miles (237 km) away from ECP
- Usually 10.04% less expensive than ECP
- 2-layover flights available
- 86 miles (138 km) away from ECP
- Usually 2.82% less expensive than ECP
- 2-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from ALO to ECP? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 918 miles or 1477 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from ALO to ECP?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop ALO to ECP flight is about 2 hour 38 minutes.
How many flights go between Waterloo, IA and Panama City, FL?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 26 available flights from ALO to ECP.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | ALO |
Origination airport name | Waterloo Regional Airport |
City | Waterloo, IA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.6 |
Longitude | -92.4 |
Return Airport
Destination code | ECP |
Destination airport name | Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport |
City | Panama City, FL |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 30.4 |
Longitude | -85.8 |
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