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$175+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — PTY
Oct 25 — Nov 11
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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 November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$472
(Avianca)

One-way from

$175
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$567

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York John F Kennedy Intl-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
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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 September 25, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/247:45 amJFK - PTY
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Sun 10/262:55 amPTY - JFK
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Deal found 9/25$472
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Thu 11/62:30 amJFK - PTY
2 stops14h 25mAvianca
Tue 11/117:50 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/25$474
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Wed 10/83:35 amJFK - PTY
2 stops10h 00mAvianca
Tue 10/149:55 amPTY - JFK
1 stop11h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/24$475
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Wed 10/291:35 amJFK - PTY
1 stop13h 25mAvianca
Wed 11/192:55 amPTY - JFK
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Deal found 9/24$477
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Thu 10/233:35 amJFK - PTY
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Wed 11/53:50 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Deal found 9/24$478
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/213:35 amJFK - PTY
2 stops13h 55mAvianca
Sat 10/259:55 amPTY - JFK
2 stops15h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/24$480
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Sat 11/291:50 amJFK - PTY
2 stops13h 05mAvianca
Thu 12/45:55 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop11h 10mAvianca
Deal found 9/24$481
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 11/81:50 amJFK - PTY
2 stops13h 05mAvianca
Sun 11/1611:25 amPTY - JFK
2 stops12h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/24$482
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Fri 10/311:30 amJFK - PTY
1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/113:44 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$484
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Wed 10/83:35 amJFK - PTY
2 stops10h 00mAvianca
Mon 10/133:40 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/24$485

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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

Thu 3/5

2:44 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 3/15

7:55 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

2:44 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/7

9:45 pm-2:59 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

2:44 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/19

9:49 pm-2:59 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

1:26 am-6:49 am

Nonstop5h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/18

8:55 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/29

2:44 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/1

8:55 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/29

2:44 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/2

6:10 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/23

2:15 am-7:41 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

8:55 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

3:15 am-7:34 am

Nonstop5h 19m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/1

9:49 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

3:44 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/17

9:45 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$547

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/6

2:15 am-7:31 am

Nonstop5h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/17

9:49 pm-2:59 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$547

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Panama City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Panama City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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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 September 19, 2025.

Booking 36 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 September 25, 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 19% 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 September 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

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 September 25, 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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2207 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $147 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Avianca, starting at $231 and $330 round-trip. Delta is 75% 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 (89%), Copa Airlines (80%) or Asiana Airlines (78%) 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 $1,082, 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 $421.

  • 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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$147Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$330Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$471Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$473Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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