United States · 769 miles (1,238 km)

Washington (DCA) to Panama City (ECP) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Panama City (ECP): American Airlines. The two airports are 769 miles (1,238 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Atlanta and Nashville and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to ECP

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DCA to ECP with points

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

DCA 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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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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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)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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DCA to ECP: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to ECP?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Panama City (ECP).

How far is Washington from Panama City by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Panama City (ECP) are 769 miles (1,238 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA 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.

How many miles does DCA to ECP cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to ECP with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Washington and Panama City?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Philadelphia (PHL) and Columbus (CMH). On 10 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.