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$158+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Panama City (PTY)

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EWR — PTY
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$394
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$158
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$698

Good round-trip deal

$626 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

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 9/41:59 pmEWR - PTY
2 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/95:25 pmPTY - EWR
2 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$394
This Avianca Connect 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:10 amEWR - PTY
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/213:20 amPTY - EWR
2 stops19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$398
This Avianca Connect 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:10 amEWR - PTY
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/173:20 amPTY - EWR
2 stops19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$399
This Avianca Connect 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:31 amEWR - PTY
2 stops15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/73:20 amPTY - EWR
2 stops19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$404
This Avianca Connect 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:05 amEWR - PTY
2 stops12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/93:20 amPTY - EWR
2 stops19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$414
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:55 pmEWR - PTY
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/35:25 pmPTY - EWR
2 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$416
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.
Wed 9/36:10 amEWR - PTY
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/95:25 pmPTY - EWR
2 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$417
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.
Fri 9/196:10 amEWR - PTY
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2910:05 pmPTY - EWR
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$419
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:05 amEWR - PTY
2 stops12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/273:20 amPTY - EWR
2 stops19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$421
This Avianca Connect 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:05 amEWR - PTY
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/183:20 amPTY - EWR
2 stops19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$422
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 8/2810:31 amEWR - PTY
2 stops14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/310:05 pmPTY - EWR
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$424

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Panama City that are best for you.

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Newark

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Panama City

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NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Wed 9/17

6:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/21

3:20 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$398

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Mon 9/1

6:10 am-12:45 am

2 stops19h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/17

3:20 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$399

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Wed 9/10

10:05 am-12:45 am

2 stops15h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/19

3:25 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 21m

$399

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Wed 9/3

10:31 am-12:45 am

2 stops15h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/7

3:20 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$404

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Fri 9/5

10:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/9

3:20 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$414

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Fri 9/19

6:10 am-8:55 am

2 stops27h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/29

10:05 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$419

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Wed 10/15

6:10 am-12:45 am

2 stops19h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/20

3:25 am-11:31 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$421

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Fri 9/26

10:05 am-12:45 am

2 stops15h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/27

3:20 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$421

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Thu 9/25

10:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/27

3:20 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$421

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Thu 9/18

6:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/24

3:20 am-11:46 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$421

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Airports
EWR

EWR offers live wait time updates for security lines, but plan for a long wait and arrive at least two hours before your flight.

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PTY

At PTY, Uber is typically the fastest and generally less expensive than a taxi for getting to Panama City.

Read more about PTYby Taryn White
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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on PTY

Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Panama City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Panama City

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

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

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Panama City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Newark 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 EWR to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 14, 2025.

When flying from Newark Airport to Panama City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Panama City?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 14, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to Panama City, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Newark 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 3 inbound flights from Newark per day. 4 airlines have flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl from Newark on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to Panama City flight route?

    This flight path from Newark to Panama City Tocumen Intl was viewed by 127 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, with prices starting at $281. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $361 and $477, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Panama City?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $166. While the most popular route (Newark - Panama City Tocumen Intl) can be booked for $408 on average our data indicates $1,005 when flying from Newark Airport to Panama City.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Newark 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 4 airlines flying from Newark to Panama City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$281Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$361Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$477Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$484Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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