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$152+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Panama

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — PTY
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/47:35 am
JFK
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PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Sun 6/73:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/16$455
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 5/107:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Sun 5/315:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/16$456
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/143:35 pm
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 00m
Avianca
Tue 4/215:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops31h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$458
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop26h 40m
Avianca
Sat 4/253:10 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/19$460
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 5/263:00 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop8h 30m
Avianca
Sun 5/315:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$462
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/273:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
Sun 5/315:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$463
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/293:00 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop8h 30m
Avianca
Sat 6/65:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
2 stops30h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$464
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 6/21:30 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop8h 45m
Avianca
Sun 6/73:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop12h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$465
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/127:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Wed 4/155:55 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop19h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$466
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 6/107:35 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Sun 6/143:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop12h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$467
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 5/233:00 am
JFK
-
PTY
1 stop8h 30m
Avianca
Wed 5/273:50 pm
PTY
-
JFK
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$468
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:35 am
JFK
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DAV
2 stops13h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2110:05 am
DAV
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JFK
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$494

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated March 21, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$452
(Avianca)

One-way from

$152
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$613

Good round-trip deal

$411 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/21

3:32 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/25

9:44 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$583
Quickest round-trip

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-10:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/10

10:02 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$583

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/19

3:32 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 5/26

6:45 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$583

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

3:32 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/22

9:44 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$583

New YorkDavid

JFK - DAV

JFKDAV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

3:32 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 38m

David Enrique Malek

Thu 9/3

6:31 pm-3:59 am

1 stop8h 28m

$598

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/23

3:32 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 4/30

6:45 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$620

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

3:06 am-7:24 am

Nonstop5h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 4/18

7:35 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$620

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

2:20 am-6:43 am

Nonstop5h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 4/19

6:45 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$620

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-10:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/31

9:44 pm-3:59 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$623

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-10:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/30

4:01 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$623

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama (average of $285). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama in October is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 JFK to PA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama. 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 March 21, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to PA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from New York to Panama delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between New York and Panama have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Panama flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Panama flights?

Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated March 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,452 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,488 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,503 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama?

    For as low as $583, Copa Airlines can have you in Panama from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 5h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2207 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - David Enrique Malek or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl when deciding on the best route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama?

    Before booking your flight to Panama from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: EVA Air (80%), Asiana Airlines (79%), United Airlines( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama?

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama is $128. On average you can expect to pay $1,042. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for $320.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Panama flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama (average of $285). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama in October is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Panama

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Panama. 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$147Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$245Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$467Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$471Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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