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$309+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — WAS
Sep 4 — Sep 111
Fri 9/4
Fri 9/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or December, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C.
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 August 5, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 10/99:22 am -
Nonstop4h 53m
Sun 10/184:49 pm -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 8/3$543
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/2510:00 am -
1 stop29h 27m
Tue 9/296:05 am -
1 stop13h 32m
Deal found 8/4$549
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 10/912:21 pm -
2 stops47h 39m
Sun 10/185:46 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 8/3$554
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Thu 9/246:41 pm -
Nonstop4h 51m
Wed 9/304:34 pm -
Nonstop5h 01m
Deal found 8/4$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 10/151:52 pm -
1 stop7h 42m
Mon 10/266:00 am -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 8/1$558
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sun 9/279:22 am -
Nonstop4h 53m
Wed 9/304:41 pm -
Nonstop4h 59m
Deal found 8/3$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/2510:00 am -
1 stop11h 14m
Tue 9/296:00 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 8/4$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sat 8/293:30 pm -
1 stop30h 15m
Sat 9/55:55 pm -
1 stop25h 42m
Deal found 8/4$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/283:30 pm -
1 stop19h 16m
Tue 9/11:00 pm -
2 stops16h 04m
Deal found 8/3$562
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 10/234:25 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Fri 11/65:45 am -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 7/31$562
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/263:10 pm -
1 stop13h 10m
Sun 10/46:50 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 8/4$563
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/2010:10 am -
2 stops15h 35m
Wed 9/305:35 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 7/31$564

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 August 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$543
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$309
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$652

Good round-trip deal

$613 or less

Good one-way deal

$588 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C. 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 August 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Panama CityBaltimore

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

PTYBWI

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/25

10:00 am-4:27 pm

1 stop29h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/29

6:05 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$549

Panama CityBaltimore

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

PTYBWI

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/26

3:30 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop30h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/29

6:05 am-2:14 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$549
Quickest round-trip

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/19

6:41 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/26

2:25 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$554

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/25

6:41 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/28

2:25 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$554

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/24

6:41 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/30

4:34 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$554

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/23

6:41 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/28

2:25 am-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$554

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYDCA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/25

10:00 am-10:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$559

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYDCA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/27

3:30 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop23h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/3

10:58 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$559

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYDCA

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/26

3:30 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop25h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-7:31 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$559

Panama CityWashington, D.C.

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

PTYIAD

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/25

9:45 am-10:59 pm

1 stop12h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/29

6:15 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$559

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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 Washington, D.C. in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Panama City-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Panama City-Washington, D.C. 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C. (average of $467). Flying from Panama City to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 August 5, 2026.

When flying from Panama City to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 5, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Panama City to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $551 and $677 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $543 on Copa Airlines (Oct 9-Oct 18).

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

About 3% of weekly flights between Panama City and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Panama City to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday 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 Panama City to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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

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 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 August 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,523 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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.

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

    A quick flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C. can take about 4h 51m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $554. The distance from Panama City to Washington, D.C. is about 2066 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $215, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Copa Airlines for as low as $458. Avianca is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Panama City to Washington, D.C. are Panama City Tocumen Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Panama City Tocumen Intl - Baltimore/Washington and Panama City Tocumen Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • 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 $760, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $435. The most popular route (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $554.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Washington, D.C. (average of $467). Flying from Panama City to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 3 airlines flying from Panama City to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Washington, D.C.. 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 August 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$215Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$326Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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