HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Panama City

$222+ 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — PTY
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Panama City with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 Sunday and return on a Monday

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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$441
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$222
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Panama City Tocumen Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Panama City

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 October 16, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 11/243:14 pmRDU - PTY
Nonstop4h 32mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/288:57 amPTY - RDU
Nonstop4h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/16$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:07 amRDU - PTY
1 stop13h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/58:55 amPTY - RDU
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/197:38 pmRDU - PTY
2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/34:43 pmPTY - RDU
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:13 pmRDU - PTY
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/212:33 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 12/14:18 pmRDU - PTY
2 stops21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/74:43 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/279:11 amRDU - PTY
2 stops28h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/22:43 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:04 amRDU - PTY
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/182:49 pmPTY - RDU
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Wed 11/56:07 amRDU - PTY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/164:41 pmPTY - RDU
1 stop22h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 amRDU - PTY
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/194:55 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops15h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/265:53 pmRDU - PTY
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/12:43 pmPTY - RDU
2 stops21h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$500

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Panama City that are best for you.

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

Panama City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/17

3:14 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/24

8:57 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$441

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/1

3:11 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/19

8:57 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$441

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

5:15 am-2:21 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/14

3:46 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$456

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/27

6:07 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/2

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$456

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/15

4:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$456

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-7:38 pm

2 stops13h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/8

11:55 pm-8:26 am

1 stop8h 31m

$456

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

3:12 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/22

8:57 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$456

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

6:30 am-4:07 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/20

7:55 am-10:36 pm

1 stop13h 41m

$456

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

4:14 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/20

8:57 am-2:23 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$456

RaleighPanama City

RDU - PTY

RDUPTY

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

9:48 pm-12:40 am

2 stops26h 52m

$222

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/16

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Panama City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Panama City in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 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 Raleigh-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-Panama City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 October 10, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Panama City (average of $234). Flying from Raleigh to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 October 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Panama City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

The best insider tips for Raleigh to Panama City flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Raleigh to Panama City trip
Airports
RDU

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

Read more about RDUby John Walton
PTY

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

Read more about PTYby Taryn White
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

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.

Read more
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.

Read more

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 October 16, 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
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    This flight path from Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl was viewed by 23 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. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $357 round-trip. These flights start at 47% 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 $348 for a flight from Raleigh to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $105 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $441.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Panama City (average of $234). Flying from Raleigh to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$282Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$357Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$409Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights