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$244+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Tampa (TPA)

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — TPA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Tampa are usually found in May or June, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:50 pmPTY - TPA
1 stop19h 35mAvianca
Tue 2/102:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop10h 05mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$422
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:55 amPTY - TPA
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Thu 1/152:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop17h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$431
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:50 pmPTY - TPA
1 stop19h 35mAvianca
Tue 2/102:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop17h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$444
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:55 amPTY - TPA
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Sun 11/302:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop10h 05mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$451
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1011:25 amPTY - TPA
2 stops11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/132:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$455
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/152:55 amPTY - TPA
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Wed 12/242:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$456
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1411:25 amPTY - TPA
2 stops11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/172:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$457
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/192:55 amPTY - TPA
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Wed 11/262:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 12/194:55 pmPTY - TPA
1 stop14h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/107:00 amTPA - PTY
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$463
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/215:50 pmPTY - TPA
1 stop19h 35mAvianca
Fri 11/282:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop17h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$465
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/199:11 amPTY - TPA
Nonstop3h 25mCopa Airlines
Thu 2/192:39 pmTPA - PTY
Nonstop3h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$467
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:50 pmPTY - TPA
1 stop19h 35mAvianca
Sun 1/182:55 pmTPA - PTY
1 stop10h 05mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$469

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to Tampa (TPA). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$422
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$244
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$450

Good round-trip deal

$478 or less

Good one-way deal

$636 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to Tampa 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to Tampa that are best for you.

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Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/4

9:11 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Tampa

Wed 2/18

2:39 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$428

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/2

6:17 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Tampa

Fri 2/13

4:51 am-8:22 am

Nonstop3h 31m

$428

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/2

9:11 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Tampa

Mon 2/9

2:39 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$428

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/4

9:11 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Tampa

Mon 2/23

4:51 am-8:22 am

Nonstop3h 31m

$428

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/26

6:17 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Tampa

Sun 3/1

2:39 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$428

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/31

8:55 am-5:57 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Tampa

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$433

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/4

8:55 am-9:58 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Tampa

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$433

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/3

8:55 am-5:57 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Tampa

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$433

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/14

2:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$244

Panama CityTampa

PTY - TPA

PTYTPA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/12

11:25 am-10:51 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$256

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to Tampa in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 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 Panama City-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Panama City-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Panama City-Tampa 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 Panama City to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Panama City with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to Tampa. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Panama City to Tampa is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to Tampa?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Tampa (average of $204). Flying from Panama City to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 PTY to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Panama City to Tampa in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

The best insider tips for Panama City to Tampa flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Panama City to Tampa trip
Airports
PTY

Expect secondary security screenings for US-bound flights at PTY. Allow extra time at the gate for thorough checks of carry-on luggage.

Read more about PTYby Taryn White
TPA

TPA offers Blue Express Curbside lanes for quick exits without baggage claim. Ideal for travelers with carry-ons only.

Read more about TPAby Ramsey Qubein
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Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Panama City to Tampa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to Tampa?

    Booking a flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Tampa (TPA) is your only option if you wish to fly from Panama City to Tampa. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Tocumen Intl to Tampa, all of which are around 3h 19m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Tocumen Intl to Tampa.

  • How popular is this Panama City to Tampa flight route?

    Flights from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Tampa have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Panama City to Tampa?

    Copa Airlines can get you from Panama City to Tampa in just under 3h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Panama City and Tampa is about 1321 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to Tampa round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Panama City to Tampa round-trip from $253. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $306, and Copa Airlines, from $324. You may be able to fly from Panama City to Tampa for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to Tampa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Panama City to Tampa? While on average our users pay $606, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $427. The most popular route (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Tampa), is priced around $428.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Tampa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Tampa 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 Panama City to Tampa?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Tampa (average of $204). Flying from Panama City to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 4 airlines flying from Panama City to Tampa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Tampa. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$253Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$324Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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