United States · 769 miles (1,238 km)

Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA) flights

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

An economy award from Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA) 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 Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA): 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.

How many miles ECP to DCA 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 ECP to DCA

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book ECP to DCA with points

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

ECP to DCA 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 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 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)Southwest Airlines, then American 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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ECP to DCA: common questions

How many miles does ECP to DCA 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 ECP to DCA?

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

How far is Panama City from Washington by plane?

Panama City (ECP) and Washington (DCA) 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 ECP to DCA 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 Panama City and Washington?

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.