Cheap Flights from STL to ECP: When to Fly from St. Louis to Panama City

 

The cheapest times to fly from STL to ECP are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 13th to March 4th (except the weeks of November 19th, December 17th, and December 24th)

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 STL to ECP is early December. Prices can be as high as $652 for Friday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $215 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Panama City

Flying from St. Louis, MO (STL) to Panama City, FL (ECP) will usually cost between $217 to $529 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $219. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $478. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $259 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $310 can be considered a good price for a round-trip STL to ECP flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the STL to ECP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from St. Louis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.3, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays 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 $172 (42%) 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 $233. Return trip prices are from the ECP to STL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from STL to ECP can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 7 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from STL to ECP while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to St Louis Lambert International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 635 miles or 1022 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop STL to ECP flight is about 2 hour 7 minutes.

How many flights go between St. Louis, MO and Panama City, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 41 available flights from STL to ECP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from STL to ECP tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 28% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 13% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ECP heading for STL about 1 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Panama City, FL is about 6 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 1 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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