Panama City

$221+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — PTY
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/26:30 am
BWI
-
PTY
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/94:25 am
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops18h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$399
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 5/266:30 am
BWI
-
PTY
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/294:25 am
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops13h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$402
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/46:30 am
BWI
-
PTY
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/94:25 am
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops18h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/237:27 pm
BWI
-
PTY
1 stop13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/85:30 am
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops12h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$464
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/37:10 am
BWI
-
PTY
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/104:25 am
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$470
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/47:10 am
BWI
-
PTY
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/74:25 am
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 7/217:27 pm
BWI
-
PTY
1 stop13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/299:48 pm
PTY
-
BWI
1 stop19h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$485
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/167:10 am
BWI
-
PTY
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/225:30 am
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops12h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$491
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/16:30 am
BWI
-
PTY
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/85:55 pm
PTY
-
BWI
2 stops28h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$492
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 7/32:22 am
IAD
-
PTY
Nonstop4h 51m
Copa Airlines
Sun 7/1210:29 pm
PTY
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 7/36:33 am
IAD
-
PTY
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 7/59:45 am
PTY
-
IAD
1 stop12h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 6/226:00 am
IAD
-
PTY
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Mon 6/292:24 pm
PTY
-
IAD
1 stop9h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$522

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$221
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Panama City Tocumen Intl flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/7

2:22 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/15

7:55 pm-1:47 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$515

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/25

4:34 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/30

10:29 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$515

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/4

2:22 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/12

6:41 pm-12:33 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$515

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/27

4:38 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/5

10:29 pm-4:21 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$515

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

4:34 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/14

6:41 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$515

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/10

2:22 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/17

6:41 pm-12:33 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$515
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/21

2:25 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/27

10:29 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$515

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/10

7:28 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/13

3:30 pm-11:56 am

1 stop19h 26m

$530

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/24

2:21 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 49m

$530

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/6

8:25 pm-4:04 am

1 stop8h 39m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/12

10:55 pm-9:32 am

1 stop9h 37m

$530

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Panama City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City (average of $187). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 WAS to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 5, 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 5, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Panama City flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Panama City flights?

Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Panama City flights

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on PTY

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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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

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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 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly into Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) if they book a flight to Panama City from Washington, D.C.. On average, Tocumen Intl has 5 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. Panama City Tocumen Intl is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from Panama City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in just under 4h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 55m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Panama City is about 2066 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City round-trip from $259. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $429, and United Airlines, from $449. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City is generally $771, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $165. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $515 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City (average of $187). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 Washington, D.C. to Panama City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$259Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$429Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$443Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$449Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$471Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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