Travelling from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) taking off from either of these bases.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is located in Panama City. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind New York.
Your flight from New York to ECP won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your New York to ECP flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
73.3% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Get set for takeoff with Delta Air Lines. It offers direct New York to ECP flight tickets from LGA.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LGA to ECP.
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your destination as planned.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
After your flight from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has touched down, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport is a great option just a short drive from ECP.
Follow your own route with a Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and see more of Panama City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Currently, $166 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $332. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from New York to ECP by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. March is the quietest month to visit Panama City. July is when most people book flights from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a New York to ECP flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your Panama City visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Dolphin Tours, Capt Salty Charters and Cruisin Tikis Panama City Beach.
Explore more of the United States
Montgomery is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Panama City. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Civil Rights Memorial, Natl memorial for peace and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
Columbus is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north of Panama City. No trip is complete without visiting National Infantry Museum and Soldier Centre, The National Infantry Museum and Columbus Collective Museums.