Flying from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) departing from either of these bases.
Panama City is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is located in Panama City, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to ECP, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Los Angeles to ECP flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay within easy reach of ECP at Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport.
Pick up a Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Right now, 142 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 242 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to ECP. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). Plan your visit to Panama City in March for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Panama City is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Los Angeles to ECP plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
Dolphin Tours and Capt Salty Charters are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Panama City must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cruisin Tikis Panama City Beach.
Explore more of the United States
Montgomery is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Panama City. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Civil Rights Memorial, Natl memorial for peace and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Columbus, about 241 kilometres north of Panama City. National Infantry Museum and Soldier Centre, The National Infantry Museum and Columbus Collective Museums are key highlights.
