Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Philadelphia (PHL) from $232

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PTY — PHL
May 21 — May 281

The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Philadelphia are usually found in July or May, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 May 16, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$535

Round-trip from

$225
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Panama City Tocumen Intl to Philadelphia

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Panama City to Philadelphia?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Philadelphia. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Philadelphia?

Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from Panama City. Users have commonly found prices around $580 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $511. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Panama City to Philadelphia (PTY - PHL)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City to Philadelphia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Panama City to Philadelphia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Panama City and Philadelphia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Panama City to Philadelphia. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 8/263:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/176:15 amPHL - PTY
1 stop13h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$471
Thu 8/223:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/86:15 amPHL - PTY
1 stop13h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$493
Thu 8/223:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/66:15 amPHL - PTY
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$497
Fri 8/237:39 amPTY - PHL
1 stop15h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/66:15 amPHL - PTY
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$514
Fri 9/203:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/276:15 amPHL - PTY
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$519
Wed 6/2610:00 amPTY - PHL
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/110:15 amPHL - PTY
2 stops18h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$540
Sat 6/83:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:24 amPHL - PTY
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$557
Tue 6/2510:29 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops15h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/110:15 amPHL - PTY
2 stops18h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$562
Sun 6/239:19 amPTY - PHL
2 stops28h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/66:00 amPHL - PTY
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$563

Cheap American Airlines flights from Panama City to Philadelphia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Panama City and Philadelphia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from Panama City to Philadelphia. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 10/71:55 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/19:05 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$474
Wed 8/283:14 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/188:56 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops16h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$476
Tue 8/201:46 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/68:45 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops16h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$496
Wed 8/213:14 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/77:30 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$506
Thu 8/223:14 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/77:30 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$517
Fri 9/201:55 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/276:27 amPHL - PTY
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$525
Thu 8/221:46 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/77:30 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$528
Tue 8/273:14 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/178:45 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops16h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$539
Fri 8/233:14 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/88:45 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops16h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$560

Cheap Panama City to Philadelphia flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Panama City to Philadelphia specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Panama City to Philadelphia in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 6/89:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/129:58 amPHL - PTY
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$504
Sat 6/89:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/126:20 amPHL - PTY
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$512
Wed 6/2610:00 amPTY - PHL
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/110:15 amPHL - PTY
2 stops18h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$540
Tue 6/2512:10 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/16:15 pmPHL - PTY
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$552
Sat 6/83:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:24 amPHL - PTY
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$557
Tue 6/2510:29 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops15h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/110:15 amPHL - PTY
2 stops18h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$562
Sun 6/239:19 amPTY - PHL
2 stops28h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/66:00 amPHL - PTY
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$563
Sat 6/89:40 pmPTY - PHL
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/125:05 amPHL - PTY
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$571
Thu 6/279:23 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/16:15 pmPHL - PTY
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$576

Panama City to Philadelphia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Panama City and Philadelphia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Panama City to Philadelphia in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 8/229:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/75:30 amPHL - PTY
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$460
Mon 8/263:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/176:15 amPHL - PTY
1 stop13h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$471
Mon 10/71:55 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/19:05 pmPHL - PTY
2 stops16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$474
Mon 12/1610:00 amPTY - PHL
2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/146:10 amPHL - PTY
2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$476
Sat 9/212:20 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Wed 9/255:55 amPHL - PTY
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/15$484
Thu 8/223:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/66:15 amPHL - PTY
1 stop15h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$493
Thu 8/223:40 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/66:15 amPHL - PTY
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$497
Fri 8/235:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/710:15 amPHL - PTY
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$503
Sat 6/89:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/129:58 amPHL - PTY
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$504

One-way flights to Philadelphia from Panama City

Search for one-way flight options from Panama City to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Panama City to Philadelphia. Users needing a return flight from Panama City to Philadelphia should utilize the search form above.
Fri 6/79:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$232
Sat 6/89:40 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$252
Wed 6/197:55 amPTY - PHL
1 stop26h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$286
Wed 6/1910:55 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$291
Fri 6/217:55 amPTY - PHL
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$307
Sat 6/82:17 pmPTY - PHL
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/14$328
Fri 6/73:40 pmPTY - PHL
3 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$330
Fri 6/710:00 amPTY - PHL
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$333
Thu 6/201:19 pmPTY - PHL
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$350

Find flights from Panama City to Philadelphia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to Philadelphia 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Budget

$460 - $496

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Price

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/22

2 stops26h 40m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/7

2 stops36h 15m

$460

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops26h 40m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/7

2 stops36h 15m

$461

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/26

1 stop19h 00m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/17

1 stop13h 22m

$471

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/7

2 stops16h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/1

2 stops16h 27m

$474

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/28

1 stop17h 37m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/18

2 stops16h 37m

$476

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/21

1 stop9h 01m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/25

1 stop8h 00m

$484

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop24h 39m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/8

1 stop20h 53m

$488

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/22

1 stop19h 00m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/8

1 stop13h 22m

$493

Panama City Tocumen IntlPhiladelphia

PTY - PHL

PTYPHL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 24m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/6

2 stops16h 48m

$496

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/15

When is the best time to book a flight from Panama City to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Panama City to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Panama City to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip from Panama City to Philadelphia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Panama City to Philadelphia is currently $301 while a round-trip flight costs $478. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Philadelphia (average of $225). Flying from Panama City to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

January

$258

February

$258

March

$281

April

$268

May

$268

June

$286

July

$305

August

$258

September

$246

October

$225

November

$268

December

$253

Temperature and rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PHL

Temperature

33.8 - 78.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Panama City to Philadelphia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

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  • Can I find flights from Panama City to Philadelphia for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Panama City to Philadelphia for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $460, but on average you can expect to pay $495.

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

    Currently priced at $471, United Airlines will fly you from Panama City to Philadelphia and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $474 and $484, respectively. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama City to Philadelphia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $286. Users have also found prices from $328 and $350 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Panama City to Philadelphia?

  • What does PTY to PHL mean?

    PTY stands for Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, while PHL stands for Philadelphia Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Philadelphia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Panama City to Philadelphia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Philadelphia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Panama City to Philadelphia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Panama City to Philadelphia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Panama City to Philadelphia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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    The Panama City to Philadelphia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Panama City to Philadelphia

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DeltaCheapest$457Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$460Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$530Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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