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$183+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — PTY
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$471
(Avianca)

One-way from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$628

Good round-trip deal

$465 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/133:35 amJFK - PTY
2 stops13h 55mAvianca
Fri 10/2411:00 amPTY - JFK
2 stops13h 35mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$471
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 9/242:19 amJFK - PTY
Nonstop5h 15mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/29:47 pmPTY - JFK
Nonstop5h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/10$472
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/257:45 amJFK - PTY
1 stop17h 25mAvianca
Sat 9/273:20 amPTY - JFK
1 stop9h 39mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$473
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/23:00 amJFK - PTY
2 stops14h 30mAvianca
Wed 10/153:20 amPTY - JFK
1 stop9h 39mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$474
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Wed 11/122:30 amJFK - PTY
2 stops14h 25mAvianca
Sat 11/152:55 amPTY - JFK
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$475
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Wed 9/33:24 pmJFK - PTY
1 stop10h 21mAvianca
Mon 9/83:25 amPTY - JFK
1 stop9h 34mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$476
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Thu 9/183:00 amJFK - PTY
2 stops14h 30mAvianca
Sun 9/211:30 pmPTY - JFK
2 stops11h 05mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$478
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Thu 8/283:00 amJFK - PTY
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Thu 9/43:40 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop9h 30mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$479
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Sun 9/73:50 amJFK - PTY
2 stops14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/157:10 amPTY - JFK
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$481
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:05 pmJFK - PTY
2 stops15h 45mAvianca
Mon 11/103:40 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop9h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$482
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 8/263:35 amJFK - PTY
2 stops13h 55mAvianca
Thu 9/48:10 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Deal found 8/13$484

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City that are best for you.

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New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

1:16 am-6:39 am

Nonstop5h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/30

8:55 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

10:00 am-2:36 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/30

9:50 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

1:16 am-6:39 am

Nonstop5h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/9

8:55 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

2:19 am-6:34 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/22

9:47 pm-3:56 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

2:19 am-6:34 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/22

9:47 pm-3:56 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

2:19 am-6:34 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 10/18

3:38 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

2:19 am-6:34 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/27

9:47 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

3:32 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/1

9:47 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/12

1:16 am-6:39 am

Nonstop5h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/16

9:45 pm-2:59 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$472

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

2:19 am-6:34 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/28

9:47 pm-3:56 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$472

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The best insider tips for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City trip
Airports
JFK

Consider using the Long Island Railroad from Penn or Grand Central for a quick 20-25 minute trip to JFK, plus AirTrain transfer time.

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PTY

Use Uber for a quick and cost-effective ride from PTY to Panama City, generally cheaper than taxis.

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 JFK to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 August 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City. 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 August 13, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to PTY are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Medellín (MDE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Medellín (MDE) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $499.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

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 August 13, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,507 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
6.7
Okay
2,397 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tocumen Intl from New York John F Kennedy Intl; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Panama City airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Panama City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $471 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at $472. Avianca is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City consider choosing EVA Air (92%), Copa Airlines (84%) or Asiana Airlines (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City? While on average our users pay $1,009, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $154. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $463.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 5 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$167Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$328Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$463Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$471Average$4,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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