Washington, D.C.

$244+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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PTY — WAS
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$413
(Avianca)

One-way from

$244
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$481

Good round-trip deal

$471 or less

Good one-way deal

$286 or less
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From Panama City Tocumen Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/28:10 pmPTY - IAD
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Mon 9/292:35 amIAD - PTY
2 stops14h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/3010:25 amPTY - BWI
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/157:37 pmBWI - PTY
1 stop13h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$433
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/29:22 amPTY - BWI
Nonstop4h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 6/114:49 pmBWI - PTY
Nonstop4h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:55 amPTY - BWI
2 stops25h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/156:40 amBWI - PTY
2 stops34h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/171:50 pmPTY - BWI
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/218:18 pmBWI - PTY
2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$464
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 9/66:38 pmPTY - IAD
Nonstop4h 53mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/192:25 amIAD - PTY
Nonstop4h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/1$471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:17 pmPTY - DCA
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Wed 12/318:20 amDCA - PTY
1 stop11h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/30$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:12 pmPTY - IAD
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Wed 11/56:00 amIAD - PTY
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/30$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/171:50 pmPTY - DCA
2 stops16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/214:27 pmDCA - PTY
1 stop20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/121:50 pmPTY - IAD
2 stops22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/272:09 pmIAD - PTY
2 stops23h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1310:00 amPTY - DCA
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/237:59 pmDCA - PTY
1 stop23h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$520
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Wed 6/43:40 pmPTY - IAD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/82:22 amIAD - PTY
1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$565

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Panama CityWashington, D.C.

PTY - IAD

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/2

8:10 pm-4:20 am

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

5:45 am-4:30 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$413

Panama CityBaltimore

PTY - BWI

PTYBWI

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/30

10:25 am-10:13 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/15

7:37 pm-8:11 am

1 stop13h 34m

$433

Panama CityBaltimore

PTY - BWI

PTYBWI

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/2

9:22 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/11

4:49 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

$437

Panama CityBaltimore

PTY - BWI

PTYBWI

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/30

7:55 am-10:13 am

2 stops25h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/15

6:40 am-4:12 pm

2 stops34h 32m

$443

Panama CityBaltimore

PTY - BWI

PTYBWI

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/17

1:50 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

8:18 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 07m

$464

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

PTY - IAD

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/6

6:38 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/19

2:25 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$471

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

PTY - DCA

PTYDCA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/4

2:13 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/9

6:59 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$477

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

PTY - DCA

PTYDCA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/17

1:50 pm-6:59 am

2 stops16h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

4:27 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$499

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

PTY - IAD

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/12

1:50 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

2:09 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$500

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

PTY - DCA

PTYDCA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/13

10:00 am-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/23

7:59 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop23h 38m

$520

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to Washington, D.C. in May.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Panama City-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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PTY

Passengers boarding US-bound flights from PTY must pass through two security and passport control procedures, with the second occurring right at the gate just before boarding.

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IAD

The Washington Metro now reaches IAD via the Silver line in less than 40 minutes, making it one of the cheapest ways to get to the airport.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Panama City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Panama City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City to Washington, D.C. at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City to Washington, D.C.. 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Panama City to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C.?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Tocumen Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Panama City airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Tocumen Intl (PTY) from Panama City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $413, Avianca will fly you from Panama City to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $437 and $443, respectively. Avianca is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama City to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $244. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Panama City to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $428, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $280. The most popular route (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $403.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Panama City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$254Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$438Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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