United States · 887 miles (1,427 km)

Philadelphia (PHL) to Panama City (ECP) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Panama City (ECP) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Panama City (ECP): American Airlines. The two airports are 887 miles (1,427 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Washington and Baltimore and more.

How many miles PHL to ECP costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PHL to ECP

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PHL to ECP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PHL to ECP with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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PHL to ECP: common questions

How many miles does PHL to ECP cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Etihad Guest (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to ECP?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Panama City (ECP).

How far is Philadelphia from Panama City by plane?

Philadelphia (PHL) and Panama City (ECP) are 887 miles (1,427 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PHL to ECP award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Panama City?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI), Atlanta (ATL) and Nashville (BNA). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.