Private charter · HOU → ECP
Houston to Panama City
569 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Houston to Panama City, door to door faster.
Trade about 12 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from William P. Hobby Airport in Houston to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, 569 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 569 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 12 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Houston
Airports in Houston
HOU
Major airportWilliam P. Hobby Airport
Houston · KHOU
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,602 ft
IAH
Major airportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston · KIAH
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
EFD
Commercial airportEllington Airport
Houston · KEFD
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,001 ft
SGR
Commercial airportSugar Land Regional Airport
Houston · KSGR
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
KAXH
Regional airportHouston Southwest Airport
Rosharon
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
DWH
Regional airportDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
Houston · KDWH
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,009 ft
Arriving Panama City
Airports in Panama City
ECP
Commercial airportNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Panama City Beach · KECP
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Panama City
Panama City sits on St. Andrew Bay at the center of the Florida Panhandle, a working waterfront city with a port, shipbuilding, healthcare and a strong military presence at Tyndall Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity Panama City. Tyndall has been rebuilt on a large scale since Hurricane Michael in 2018 and now hosts F-35 fighter squadrons, bringing new investment, contractors and visiting personnel to the area.
- 01
Panama City Beach
Miles of white quartz sand and emerald water are backed by resorts, two long fishing piers and Pier Park, an open-air district of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
- 02
St. Andrews State Park
Popular for its rock jetties, clear snorkeling water, fishing piers and nature trails, the park is also the departure point for shuttles to Shell Island.
- 03
Shell Island
This undeveloped barrier island at the mouth of St. Andrew Bay is reachable only by boat, with pristine beaches, frequent dolphin sightings and good shelling.
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Historic St. Andrews
This waterfront neighborhood on the bay offers a marina, local seafood restaurants, galleries and charter boats, with an old-Florida character far from the high-rises.
- 05
Apalachicola
Southeast along the Forgotten Coast, this historic oyster town has 19th-century architecture, seafood restaurants and a walkable downtown on Apalachicola Bay.
- 06
Camp Helen State Park
On the western edge of Panama City Beach, this park borders the Gulf, Lake Powell and a coastal dune lake, with trails, fishing and a historic 1930s lodge.
Questions
Houston to Panama City flights
How long is a private flight from Houston to Panama City?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 569 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12 hours.
Which airports do flights from Houston to Panama City use?
You can depart from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), or Ellington Airport (EFD) and arrive at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Houston to Panama City cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Houston and Panama City?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Panama City back to Houston are priced the same way.
Return flight
Panama City to Houston
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