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$250+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — PTY
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Mon 6/8
Mon 6/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 May or April, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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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 May 9, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 5/243:00 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop8h 30m
Avianca
Sun 5/313:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop12h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 5/7$340
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/211:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop13h 45m
Avianca
Sat 9/265:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/8$341
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/73:35 pm
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 00m
Avianca
Tue 6/233:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop9h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/8$342
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/253:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
Thu 5/283:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$344
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/13:35 pm
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 00m
Avianca
Sun 6/710:10 am
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops18h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$348
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/243:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
Thu 5/284:25 am
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops20h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$350
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Tue 6/21:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop24h 05m
Avianca
Sun 6/710:10 am
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops18h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$352
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop18h 00m
Avianca
Tue 6/163:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop12h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$353
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/31:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop16h 30m
Avianca
Sun 6/75:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops31h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/8$358
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/243:00 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop8h 30m
Avianca
Thu 7/24:25 am
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops20h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 5/8$360
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 9/307:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Wed 10/289:45 am
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop13h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/5$366
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/273:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
Mon 6/13:10 pm
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops33h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$367

Find 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 May 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$340
(Avianca)

One-way from

$250
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$561

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
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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 May 9, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/31

2:20 am-7:36 am

Nonstop5h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/9

6:30 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$626
Quickest round-trip

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-10:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/8

9:47 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$626

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

6:00 am-10:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/13

6:42 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop5h 18m

$626

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

3:32 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/7

6:42 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop5h 18m

$626

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/3

3:32 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/7

9:47 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$626

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/25

4:10 am-8:22 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/5

6:39 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$626

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

4:10 am-8:22 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/20

9:45 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$626

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/8

3:32 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/18

9:56 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$626

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

3:32 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/28

9:45 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$636

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

3:32 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/21

7:41 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$636

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

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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?

Booking 17 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City (average of $561). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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 May 9, 2026.

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 May 2, 2026.

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

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Taryn White

Expert on PTY

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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 May 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,521 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Related info for your journey

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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 4 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 16m. 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 Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $252 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $285 and $471 round-trip. Avianca is 59% 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 (95%), Asiana Airlines (87%) or United Airlines (87%) 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 $1,111, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $541.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City (average of $561). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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 4 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City

Discover the top 4 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 May 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$252Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$471Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$486Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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