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

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 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 14 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 $160, 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. Orho Hotel Boutique Panama 15 Minuts from Pty Airport Free Shuttle is the closest property to Panama City Tocumen Intl (0.0 mi away from Panama City Tocumen Intl).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Panama City?

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

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.

How long is the flight to Panama City?

On average, a flight from New York to Panama City takes 6 hours 42 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.

Weekly flight availability to Panama City

The most flights from New York to Panama City are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 Copa Airlines.

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.

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).

Most accurate provider : Out of all of the providers offering Panama City flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams 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 eDreams. This is based on searches made for Panama City flights over the past month.

Most trusted provider : eDreams 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), eDreams 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.

$174+ Cheap Flights to Panama City, Panama

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$628
Round-trip from	$378
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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

American Airlines

American's Flagship Business offers 6’ 7” lay-flat beds and direct aisle access.

American's Premium Economy features 18.5” seats with 8” recline and legrests.

Avianca

Avianca's Classic fare includes a checked bag up to 50.7 pounds and seat selection.

Avianca's Business class offers lie-flat seats on two-aisle jets for longer hauls.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks.

Delta's free Wi-Fi is available on most international long-haul routes for SkyMiles members.

Copa Airlines

Copa's punctuality is impressive, ranking third globally with 89.46% on-time arrivals in 2023.

Copa's Panama Stopover allows a 7-day stopover in Panama at no extra cost.

United Airlines

United's Polaris Business includes lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.

United's Premium Plus offers bigger seats, extra legroom, and upgraded meals.

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

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Where does the fastest flight to Panama City depart from?

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