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$160+ Cheap flights to Panama City

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— PTY
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Panama City in 2026

Cheapest flights to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Panama City. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:13 pm
EWR
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PTY
2 stops23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/135:55 pm
PTY
-
EWR
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$409
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:00 pm
EWR
-
PTY
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/175:50 pm
PTY
-
EWR
2 stops24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$423
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:30 am
JFK
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PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Mon 3/233:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop9h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/1$425
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:05 pm
JFK
-
PTY
2 stops25h 50m
Avianca
Mon 3/99:45 am
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops15h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/31$427
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:50 am
JFK
-
PTY
2 stops18h 50m
Avianca
Sun 3/159:45 am
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops42h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 2/1$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Fri 3/62:55 am
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop10h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 2/1$430
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/166:50 am
JFK
-
PTY
2 stops18h 50m
Avianca
Sat 4/183:05 am
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops25h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/2$433
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:45 am
EWR
-
PTY
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/92:55 am
PTY
-
EWR
2 stops17h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$433
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/207:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Tue 3/243:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop9h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/1$434
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
Mon 4/273:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop9h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/1$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Sat 3/73:55 am
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 2/2$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Sun 3/17:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop8h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 2/1$437

Find flight deals to Panama City

Find the latest flights to Panama City in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 3, 2026.

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Average price

$676

Round-trip from

$409

One-way from

$160

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$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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Locate flights to Panama City that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Panama City that are best for you.

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NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Sun 2/22

7:58 am-1:00 am

2 stops17h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/4

2:55 am-11:58 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$488

New YorkPanama City

LGA - PTY

LGAPTY

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/30

10:55 pm-8:06 am

1 stop10h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/14

9:33 pm-9:00 am

1 stop10h 27m

$490

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Sat 2/21

5:45 am-1:00 am

2 stops19h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/27

2:55 am-9:09 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$492

New YorkPanama City

LGA - PTY

LGAPTY

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-1:05 am

2 stops20h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/17

3:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops16h 50m

$494

New YorkPanama City

LGA - PTY

LGAPTY

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-12:40 am

2 stops19h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/13

2:55 am-11:58 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$495

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-10:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/13

9:44 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$496

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Fri 5/8

11:55 pm-4:04 am

Nonstop5h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/11

9:45 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$496

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/21

3:32 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/31

10:02 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$496

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Wed 5/6

3:09 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/13

9:45 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$496

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-10:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/25

9:44 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$496

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Panama City in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Panama City flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Panama City flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Panama City flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Panama City. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Panama City

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Panama City

When is the best time to book a flight to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Panama City. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Panama City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Panama City?

On average, a flight from New York to Panama City takes 6 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Panama City from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Panama City. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Panama City should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Panama City

The most flights from New York to Panama City are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Panama City?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Panama City are Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca.

Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $220
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $189
Delta
Delta
From $147
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $203

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Panama City?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Panama City are Delta, American Airlines and Avianca.

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Panama City

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Marisa Garcia

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Panama City. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines to Panama. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,132 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,132 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,132 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,559 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,132 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,231 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,132 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,212 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,132 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,496 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,132 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Panama City

Panama City, Panama airport overview

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the main entry point for Panama, located just 15 miles (24km) from the center of Panama City.

There are quite a few shops at the airport and a number of restaurants. The airport is also well serviced by taxis that wait outside the arrivals area and transport you to your hotel or guesthouse in town.

Flights to Tocumen International Airport can be booked on a number of airlines, including Copa Airlines, which uses the airport as a regional hub. The airport is connected to most major cities across Central and South America.

As one of the busiest airports in Central America, Tocumen International Airport is a popular stopover for passengers traveling to South America. It is also a great gateway for tourists embarking on a vacation in Panama. Tocumen International Airport has recently been revamped and offers a decent range of passenger amenities and conveniences

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City?

    Most people fly into Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) if they book a flight to Panama City. Tocumen Intl is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from Panama City’s city center. Tocumen Intl is the only Panama City airport and it handles 12 daily flights from New York. 5 airlines have flights from New York to Panama City Tocumen Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Panama City if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Panama City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Panama City?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Avianca is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Panama City.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama City?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama City. One-way flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically cost $82, while round-trip flights cost around $85.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Panama City?

    A round-trip flight to Panama City will typically cost around $813, however they can be found for as little as $85.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Panama City depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Panama City, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 4 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Panama Old Cathedral?

    If being close to Panama Old Cathedral is important to you, you’ll want to land at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

  • Does Panama City Tocumen Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Panama City Tocumen Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl?

    Yes. Panama City Tocumen Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crowne Plaza Panama Airport By IHG is the closest property to Panama City Tocumen Intl (0.0 mi away from Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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