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$174+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — PTY
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$389
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/154:19 pmRDU - PTY
Nonstop4h 27mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/228:57 amPTY - RDU
Nonstop4h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/18$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:30 amRDU - PTY
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Fri 9/122:10 pmPTY - RDU
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 8/18$403
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/53:14 pmRDU - PTY
Nonstop4h 32mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/168:57 amPTY - RDU
Nonstop4h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/16$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:47 pmRDU - PTY
2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/203:15 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:30 amRDU - PTY
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/203:30 pmPTY - RDU
1 stop29h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:00 amRDU - PTY
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/193:15 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:42 pmRDU - PTY
1 stop26h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/301:45 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:00 pmRDU - PTY
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/203:31 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:34 amRDU - PTY
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/153:30 pmPTY - RDU
1 stop23h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:00 pmRDU - PTY
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/213:31 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:24 pmRDU - PTY
1 stop18h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/112:43 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$432

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

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RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/19

3:14 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/3

8:57 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/15

4:19 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/22

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

4:21 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/21

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/8

4:21 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/15

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/15

4:19 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/19

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/3

4:19 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/5

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/7

4:21 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/12

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/1

4:21 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/5

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/5

4:21 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/12

8:57 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$389

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/12

7:25 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$174

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RDU

RDU's compact layout makes it easy to navigate. Know your terminal to avoid long walks, especially if being dropped off.

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PTY

At PTY, Uber is the fastest and often cheaper than taxis for city transport. Confirm taxi fares before departure.

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John Walton

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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 Raleigh to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Panama City

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Panama City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 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 Raleigh to Panama City?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Panama City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Raleigh to Panama City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Raleigh to Panama City flight route?

    This flight path from Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl was viewed by 34 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Raleigh to Panama City will take you 4h 32m. There are 1851 mi between Raleigh and Panama City. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Panama City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $249 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Delta, starting at $282 and $302 round-trip. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Panama City?

    On average you can expect to pay $306 for a flight from Raleigh to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $145 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $389.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$282Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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