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$155+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — PTY
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in November or July, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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

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Round-trip from

$387
(Avianca Connect)

One-way from

$155
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$504

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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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 16, 2025.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:56 amBWI - PTY
2 stops18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/262:55 amPTY - BWI
2 stops19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$387
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:56 amBWI - PTY
2 stops15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/272:55 amPTY - BWI
2 stops19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$389
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:50 amBWI - PTY
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/63:25 amPTY - BWI
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$400
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:56 amBWI - PTY
2 stops15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/83:20 amPTY - BWI
2 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$403
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:50 amBWI - PTY
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/133:25 amPTY - BWI
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$409
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:50 amBWI - PTY
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/302:55 amPTY - BWI
2 stops19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$410
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/58:13 amBWI - PTY
2 stops13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/103:25 amPTY - BWI
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$424
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:50 amBWI - PTY
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1910:05 pmPTY - BWI
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/235:00 amDCA - PTY
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/283:15 pmPTY - DCA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$429
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:45 amIAD - PTY
2 stops11h 45mAvianca
Sun 10/269:45 amPTY - IAD
2 stops17h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/16$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:45 pmDCA - PTY
2 stops19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/143:15 pmPTY - DCA
2 stops18h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$434
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Tue 11/182:35 pmIAD - PTY
1 stop10h 25mAvianca
Wed 11/262:55 amPTY - IAD
1 stop10h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/16$434

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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 September 16, 2025.
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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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

BaltimorePanama City

BWI - PTY

BWIPTY

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/24

6:56 am-12:45 am

2 stops18h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/26

2:55 am-11:32 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$387

BaltimorePanama City

BWI - PTY

BWIPTY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/1

6:50 am-12:45 am

2 stops18h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/30

2:55 am-11:32 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$410

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/2

10:20 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/6

3:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops18h 45m

$434

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/17

10:45 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops16h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/20

3:15 pm-9:29 am

2 stops17h 14m

$434

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

7:45 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops19h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 10/14

3:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops18h 45m

$434

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

4:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop29h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/17

2:55 am-4:25 am

1 stop25h 30m

$437

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/13

7:59 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/23

4:41 pm-11:29 am

1 stop18h 48m

$438

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

8:22 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/12

10:29 pm-3:22 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$438

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/7

7:59 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 11/14

4:41 pm-11:29 am

1 stop18h 48m

$438

Washington, D.C.Panama City

DCA - PTY

DCAPTY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

10:20 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/31

3:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$440

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IAD

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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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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

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 16 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from 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 September 16, 2025.

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Panama City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Panama City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to PTY are scheduled on a Wednesday (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?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Bogotá (BOG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 91% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Panama City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $443.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Panama City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 03m.

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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United 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
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    American Airlines, Avianca, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in just under 17h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 39m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Panama City is about 2061 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 $317. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $336, and Copa Airlines, from $463. These flights start at 42% 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, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Panama City Tocumen Intl and Baltimore/Washington - 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 $697, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $248 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Panama City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$317Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$440Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$458Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$466Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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