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

Copa Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in just under 5h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 11m. 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 $436, and United Airlines, from $449. These flights start at 65% 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 $1,119, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $202. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $524 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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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 September 26, 2026.

Fri 10/162:25 am -

Nonstop4h 48m

Sat 10/246:41 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/23

$524

Tue 10/65:00 am -

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Wed 10/142:02 pm -

1 stop9h 26m

Deal found 9/24

$539

Fri 10/237:15 pm -

2 stops18h 47m

Wed 10/282:02 pm -

2 stops21h 49m

Deal found 9/23

$543

Thu 10/88:51 pm -

1 stop17h 11m

Sun 10/112:02 pm -

1 stop9h 26m

Deal found 9/23

$544

Thu 10/84:34 pm -

Nonstop5h 01m

Mon 10/1210:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/24

$544

Wed 10/285:00 am -

1 stop9h 02m

Mon 11/23:13 pm -

2 stops16h 18m

Deal found 9/24

$548

Mon 11/167:17 pm -

2 stops18h 56m

Sun 11/223:34 pm -

2 stops17h 25m

Deal found 9/24

$548

Wed 10/75:00 am -

1 stop9h 02m

Sun 10/112:02 pm -

1 stop9h 26m

Deal found 9/23

$549

Fri 10/168:51 pm -

1 stop17h 11m

Mon 10/192:02 pm -

1 stop21h 25m

Deal found 9/24

$551

Thu 10/88:51 pm -

1 stop17h 11m

Sun 10/182:02 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Deal found 9/23

$556

Tue 11/171:16 am -

Nonstop4h 57m

Wed 11/256:46 pm -

Nonstop4h 47m

Deal found 9/21

$557

Mon 10/267:51 pm -

1 stop18h 11m

Thu 10/292:02 pm -

1 stop18h 03m

Deal found 9/24

$559

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 26, 2026.

Thu 10/224:34 pm -

Nonstop5h 01m

Mon 10/2610:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/24

$524

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1 stop8h 23m

Deal found 9/22

$575

Mon 12/76:00 am -

1 stop11h 12m

Wed 3/317:55 am -

1 stop13h 39m

Deal found 9/26

$627

Tue 10/202:25 am -

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Wed 11/1810:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 46m

Deal found 9/25

$524

Wed 10/216:00 am -

1 stop7h 59m

Wed 11/183:29 pm -

1 stop8h 17m

Deal found 9/24

$575

Tue 1/198:15 am -

1 stop11h 23m

Tue 1/2610:00 am -

1 stop8h 23m

Deal found 9/24

$630

Thu 11/198:32 am -

Nonstop4h 59m

Mon 11/2310:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 46m

Deal found 9/25

$609

Mon 2/18:30 pm -

1 stop17h 25m

Fri 2/123:20 pm -

1 stop17h 52m

Deal found 9/22

$613

Wed 2/37:00 am -

1 stop13h 02m

Sun 2/78:55 am -

1 stop9h 35m

Deal found 9/24

$630

Fri 2/56:00 am -

1 stop8h 45m

Tue 2/98:55 am -

1 stop9h 35m

Deal found 9/22

$630

Tue 11/36:00 am -

1 stop7h 59m

Fri 11/63:24 pm -

1 stop8h 23m

Deal found 9/22

$632

Thu 10/292:25 am -

Nonstop4h 48m

Sat 11/710:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 46m

Deal found 9/22

$633

Fri 12/46:05 am -

1 stop13h 57m

Wed 12/911:35 am -

1 stop9h 14m

Deal found 9/24

$630

Sat 11/76:00 am -

1 stop7h 59m

Tue 11/103:29 pm -

1 stop8h 17m

Deal found 9/26

$632

Sat 11/71:16 am -

Nonstop4h 57m

Sun 11/1510:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 46m

Deal found 9/25

$633

Fri 11/136:10 am -

1 stop13h 52m

Mon 11/1610:00 am -

1 stop11h 27m

Deal found 9/22

$630

Thu 10/222:25 am -

Nonstop4h 48m

Fri 10/3010:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/25

$653

Thu 11/266:10 am -

1 stop13h 52m

Thu 12/311:35 am -

1 stop11h 07m

Deal found 9/25

$630

Wed 10/284:34 pm -

Nonstop5h 01m

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Nonstop4h 47m

Deal found 9/24

$653

Thu 12/36:05 am -

1 stop13h 57m

Mon 12/78:55 am -

1 stop13h 47m

Deal found 9/23

$630

Thu 11/196:10 am -

2 stops13h 52m

Mon 11/2310:00 am -

2 stops24h 29m

Deal found 9/22

$631

Tue 11/1010:05 am -

1 stop9h 57m

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1 stop19h 06m

Deal found 9/24

$650

Mon 11/96:10 am -

1 stop13h 52m

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1 stop15h 42m

Deal found 9/24

$650

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2 stops21h 45m

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1 stop13h 49m

Deal found 9/25

$676

Wed 10/286:00 am -

1 stop13h 38m

Mon 11/28:55 am -

1 stop14h 43m

Deal found 9/24

$681

Fri 10/306:00 am -

1 stop13h 38m

Sun 11/14:41 pm -

2 stops26h 28m

Deal found 9/23

$685

Wed 10/215:29 pm -

2 stops27h 02m

Sun 10/2510:00 am -

2 stops23h 29m

Deal found 9/23

$685

Sun 11/86:00 am -

1 stop8h 45m

Sun 11/154:41 pm -

1 stop18h 55m

Deal found 9/25

$706

Sun 12/136:00 am -

1 stop13h 38m

Wed 12/1611:35 am -

1 stop11h 09m

Deal found 9/24

$712

Thu 10/296:00 am -

1 stop8h 45m

Sun 11/14:41 pm -

1 stop23h 44m

Deal found 9/21

$731

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 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 10/65:00 am -

1 stop9h 02m

Wed 10/142:02 pm -

1 stop9h 26m

Deal found 9/24

$539

Wed 10/75:00 am -

1 stop9h 02m

Sun 10/112:02 pm -

1 stop9h 26m

Deal found 9/23

$549

Thu 10/88:51 pm -

1 stop17h 11m

Sun 10/112:02 pm -

1 stop9h 26m

Deal found 9/23

$544

Thu 10/84:34 pm -

Nonstop5h 01m

Mon 10/1210:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/24

$544

Thu 10/88:51 pm -

1 stop17h 11m

Sun 10/182:02 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Deal found 9/23

$556

Thu 10/152:25 am -

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Mon 10/196:41 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/24

$561

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Sat 10/246:41 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/23

$524

Fri 10/168:51 pm -

1 stop17h 11m

Mon 10/192:02 pm -

1 stop21h 25m

Deal found 9/24

$551

Tue 10/202:25 am -

Nonstop4h 48m

Tue 10/2710:29 pm -

Nonstop4h 51m

Deal found 9/26

$562

Fri 10/237:15 pm -

2 stops18h 47m

Wed 10/282:02 pm -

2 stops21h 49m

Deal found 9/23

$543

Mon 10/267:51 pm -

1 stop18h 11m

Thu 10/292:02 pm -

1 stop18h 03m

Deal found 9/24

$559

Wed 10/285:00 am -

1 stop9h 02m

Mon 11/23:13 pm -

2 stops16h 18m

Deal found 9/24

$548

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 26, 2026.

Wed 10/286:59 am -

1 stop7h 00m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$255

Wed 10/286:00 am -

1 stop7h 59m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/25

$255

Sun 11/88:13 am -

1 stop29h 49m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/24

$270

Wed 11/256:00 am -

1 stop13h 38m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$281

Tue 2/165:00 am -

2 stops10h 14m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/25

$281

Wed 10/289:06 pm -

1 stop24h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/24

$305

Tue 12/1511:02 am -

1 stop20h 47m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/24

$308

Mon 2/154:59 pm -

1 stop22h 15m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/25

$310

Sun 11/156:10 am -

2 stops13h 52m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/24

$315

Sun 11/156:00 am -

1 stop8h 13m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/24

$315

Sun 11/158:07 pm -

2 stops18h 06m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/24

$315

Wed 10/219:12 pm -

1 stop24h 19m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$316

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

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$524 (Copa Airlines)
One-way from	$255 (Delta)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$569
Good round-trip deal	$522 or less
Good one-way deal	$268 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

$255

Washington, D.C.Panama City

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

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

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

$255

Washington, D.C.Panama City

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

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

Washington, D.C.Panama City

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

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/28

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

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

$255

Washington, D.C.Panama City

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

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

Washington, D.C.Panama City

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

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/8

8:13 am-2:02 pm

1 stop29h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

Washington, D.C.Panama City

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

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/15

4:59 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

BaltimorePanama City

BWI Baltimore/Washington - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

BWIPTY

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/9

11:09 am-8:44 am

1 stop21h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$321

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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.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
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.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.

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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 $528). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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 22% 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 Thursday (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 $522 and $709 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $524 on Copa Airlines (Oct 16-Oct 24).

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

About 7% 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 Thursday 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 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.

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Panama City trip

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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

8,608 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,608 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,608 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,544 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,608 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,248 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,608 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,098 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,608 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Avianca

6.5

Okay

2,554 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,608 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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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, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in just under 5h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 11m. 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 $436, and United Airlines, from $449. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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 $1,119, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $202. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $524 for that flight.
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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 $528). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$213	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$436	Average$758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$449	Average$642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$458	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$476	Average$654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$255+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Panama City (PTY)

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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 September 26, 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 22% versus a flight in the morning.

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The most flights from WAS to PTY are scheduled on a Thursday (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 $522 and $709 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $524 on Copa Airlines (Oct 16-Oct 24).

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

About 7% 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 Thursday 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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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.

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Washington, D.C. to Panama City flights typically cost between $522 and $709 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $524 on Copa Airlines (Oct 16-Oct 24).