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$157+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — CUN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Cancun are usually found in May or August, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$157
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$377 or less
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/53:20 amPTY - CUN
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Fri 7/116:20 pmCUN - PTY
1 stop6h 25mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$283
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:11 amPTY - CUN
Nonstop2h 48mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/111:20 amCUN - PTY
Nonstop2h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/511:05 amPTY - CUN
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/126:20 pmCUN - PTY
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$359

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Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/5

3:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Cancun

Fri 7/11

6:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 25m

$283

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/1

7:11 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Cancun

Wed 10/1

11:20 am-2:01 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$304

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/5

11:05 am-3:39 pm

2 stops28h 34m

Cancun

Fri 9/12

6:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 25m

$359

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/4

3:25 am-5:20 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$163

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/4

8:10 pm-1:03 pm

2 stops16h 53m

$228

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/5

7:10 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$363

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Airports
PTY

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CUN

Arrange a hotel transfer from CUN to avoid taxi scams and ensure a hassle-free arrival.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
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Best time to book a flight from Panama City to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to Cancún. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Panama City to Cancún may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Panama City to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PTY to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City to Cancún in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Panama City to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from PTY to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Cancún by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Cancún by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,345 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to Cancún?

    You will need to book a flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Cancun if you want to fly from Panama City to Cancún. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Cancun (CUN) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Cancún from the Panama City airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PTY to CUN to be around 2h 28m.

  • How popular is this Panama City to Cancún flight route?

    This flight path from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Cancun was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca ($283), Copa Airlines ($304), and United Airlines ($1,364) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to Cancún. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to Cancún?

    On average you can expect to pay $348 for a flight from Panama City to Cancún. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Cancun) is currently priced at $289.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama City to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Panama City to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$256Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$266Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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