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$165+ Cheap flights from Houston to Panama City (PTY)

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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — PTY
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/33:54 pmIAH - PTY
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/73:39 pmPTY - IAH
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/55:25 pmIAH - PTY
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:39 pmPTY - IAH
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$473
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/108:23 pmIAH - PTY
2 stops19h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/147:50 pmPTY - IAH
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$491
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/248:35 pmIAH - PTY
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2611:25 amPTY - IAH
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$515
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/118:23 pmIAH - PTY
2 stops41h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/187:50 pmPTY - IAH
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$520
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/196:25 pmIAH - PTY
2 stops41h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:28 pmPTY - IAH
1 stop19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$525
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 11/247:37 pmIAH - PTY
2 stops12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/273:50 pmPTY - IAH
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$527
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:30 amIAH - PTY
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/162:55 amPTY - IAH
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$530
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 11/196:25 pmIAH - PTY
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2611:25 amPTY - IAH
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$531
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amHOU - PTY
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Mon 12/298:00 amPTY - HOU
1 stop16h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/19$754
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/278:16 pmHOU - PTY
2 stops18h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/94:50 pmPTY - HOU
2 stops20h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$828
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amHOU - PTY
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Mon 12/298:00 amPTY - HOU
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/19$829

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Panama City (PTY). 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 November 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$411
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$909
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Panama City that are best for you.

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HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/11

9:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/17

7:50 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$547

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/10

9:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/17

7:50 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$567

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/14

3:41 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops29h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/17

3:20 am-2:17 pm

3 stops34h 57m

$604

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/15

6:14 am-10:30 am

3 stops27h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/23

9:45 am-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$674

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/31

4:35 pm-8:50 am

2 stops15h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/7

2:55 am-3:10 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$705

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/6

5:54 am-10:30 am

3 stops27h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/8

2:55 am-3:19 pm

3 stops37h 24m

$730

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/19

9:34 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/26

11:35 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$739

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

9:34 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/18

11:35 am-3:54 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$739

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/19

1:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/22

2:55 am-3:10 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$742

HoustonPanama City

IAH - PTY

IAHPTY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/18

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$754

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Panama City

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Panama City. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Panama City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 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 Houston to Panama City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Panama City (average of $418). Flying from Houston to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 HOU to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Panama City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Panama City?

How often are flights from Houston to Panama City delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Houston and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Panama City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Panama City flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Houston to Panama City flights

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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 November 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Avianca from Houston to Panama City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,476 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Houston to Panama City, you will be flying into Tocumen Intl. Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Tocumen Intl is the only Panama City airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. 3 airlines have flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl from Houston on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Panama City?

    Departing from Houston to Panama City will take you 7h 21m. The distance between Houston and Panama City is about 1753 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Panama City is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $318 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Copa Airlines, starting at $738 and $824 round-trip. Avianca is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Panama City 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 Houston to Panama City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Panama City (average of $418). Flying from Houston to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Houston to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Panama City. 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$318Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$738Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$824Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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