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

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 02m. 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 $213. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $349, and United Airlines, from $449. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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

The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Panama City are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Panama City Tocumen Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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 $1,198, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $185. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $582 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City check out the most popular airlines for this route: Copa Airlines, Avianca or United Airlines.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 September 9, 2026.

Tue 10/272:25 am -

Nonstop4h 48m

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Nonstop4h 46m

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$582

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Deal found 9/9

$585

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1 stop9h 18m

Deal found 9/9

$585

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Nonstop4h 47m

Deal found 9/8

$592

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Wed 3/317:55 am -

1 stop13h 39m

Deal found 9/6

$607

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1 stop8h 11m

Deal found 9/5

$607

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Deal found 9/9

$607

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1 stop8h 14m

Deal found 9/9

$608

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1 stop9h 13m

Deal found 9/9

$608

Mon 10/267:15 pm -

2 stops18h 47m

Fri 10/302:02 pm -

2 stops23h 16m

Deal found 9/5

$611

Thu 11/193:37 pm -

Nonstop4h 58m

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Nonstop4h 47m

Deal found 9/6

$615

Sun 11/14:30 pm -

1 stop27h 08m

Wed 11/254:41 pm -

1 stop18h 55m

Deal found 9/7

$619

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.

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$582

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$607

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$669

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$592

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$607

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1 stop8h 23m

Deal found 9/6

$669

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1 stop18h 39m

Deal found 9/8

$611

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Nonstop4h 47m

Deal found 9/6

$615

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Nonstop4h 58m

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Nonstop4h 47m

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$615

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$630

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Deal found 9/6

$717

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1 stop13h 20m

Deal found 9/6

$630

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Deal found 9/7

$654

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1 stop19h 09m

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1 stop19h 06m

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$630

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Nonstop4h 46m

Deal found 9/9

$654

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1 stop9h 37m

Deal found 9/9

$630

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Deal found 9/7

$690

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Deal found 9/6

$630

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$630

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Deal found 9/9

$630

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Deal found 9/6

$630

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Deal found 9/9

$645

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Deal found 9/9

$645

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Deal found 9/5

$650

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Deal found 9/7

$650

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1 stop13h 22m

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1 stop11h 54m

Deal found 9/6

$650

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Deal found 9/5

$656

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Deal found 9/8

$669

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Deal found 9/5

$673

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2 stops13h 52m

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1 stop18h 55m

Deal found 9/9

$673

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Panama City. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Mon 10/58:50 pm -

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$585

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$585

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$607

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$611

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$621

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$582

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Deal found 9/9

$592

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Deal found 9/7

$621

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1 stop28h 50m

Deal found 9/8

$622

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Deal found 9/4

$623

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Nonstop4h 46m

Deal found 9/7

$615

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1 stop13h 52m

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1 stop13h 49m

Deal found 9/7

$630

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.

Wed 10/286:59 am -

1 stop7h 00m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/9

$260

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1 stop7h 58m

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Deal found 9/9

$260

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Nonstop5h 57m

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/4

$261

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/8

$266

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1 stop11h 12m

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Deal found 9/7

$271

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1 stop17h 37m

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Deal found 9/4

$271

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2 stops18h 56m

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/9

$271

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1 stop8h 02m

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Deal found 9/7

$276

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1 stop17h 11m

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Deal found 9/6

$276

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2 stops21h 23m

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/6

$276

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1 stop27h 08m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/6

$289

Tue 12/16:15 am -

2 stops37h 47m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/9

$293

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

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$570 (Delta)
One-way from	$260 (Delta)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$545
Good round-trip deal	$517 or less
Good one-way deal	$250 or less

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Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

6:59 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/28

6:59 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/14

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/31

1:36 am-6:33 am

Nonstop5h 57m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/11

3:26 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/26

3:37 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/27

2:25 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

3:37 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

BaltimorePanama City

BWI Baltimore/Washington - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

BWIPTY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/9

6:15 am-7:38 pm

2 stops13h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$271

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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 September.

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City (average of $527). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $741). 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?

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 21% versus a flight in the morning.

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

The most flights from WAS to PTY are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Panama City flights typically cost between $512 and $625 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $570 on Delta (Nov 1-Nov 6).

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

About 8% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 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?

Saturday 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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 60 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.

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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.

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,554 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,554 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,554 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,554 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,188 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,554 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,046 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,554 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Avianca

6.5

Okay

2,553 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,554 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

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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.
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Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 02m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Panama City is about 2066 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City round-trip from $213. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $349, and United Airlines, from $449. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Panama City are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Panama City Tocumen Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Panama City Tocumen Intl.
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$213	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$349	Average$740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$449	Average$650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$458	Average$614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$476	Average$626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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 21% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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Washington, D.C. to Panama City flights typically cost between $512 and $625 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $570 on Delta (Nov 1-Nov 6).

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About 8% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

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Saturday 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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Washington, D.C. to Panama City flights typically cost between $512 and $625 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $570 on Delta (Nov 1-Nov 6).