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Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Flights to Panama City in 2025

Find the latest flights to Panama City in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 22, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$567

Round-trip from

$485

One-way from

$188

Good round-trip deal

$435 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
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From New York to Panama City Tocumen Intl
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One-way flight from New York to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)
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Cheapest flights to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Panama City. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

Thu 1/306:10 amJFK - PTY
1 stop13h 05mAvianca
Thu 2/1311:20 amPTY - JFK
1 stop17h 20mAvianca
Deal found 1/22$485
Fri 2/76:00 amLGA - PTY
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/143:19 amPTY - LGA
2 stops15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$485
Sun 2/239:00 pmJFK - PTY
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/271:05 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$498
Wed 2/198:00 pmLGA - PTY
1 stop17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/52:30 pmPTY - LGA
2 stops18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$498
Thu 2/205:15 amEWR - PTY
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/272:30 pmPTY - EWR
2 stops21h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$508
Wed 2/195:45 amEWR - PTY
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/59:55 pmPTY - EWR
3 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$509
Tue 3/183:44 pmJFK - PTY
Nonstop5h 30mCopa Airlines
Tue 3/256:33 pmPTY - JFK
Nonstop5h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/22$609
Thu 3/132:42 pmEWR - PTY
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/2410:55 pmPTY - EWR
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$609
Sun 11/29:00 pmLGA - PTY
1 stop16h 47mDelta
Thu 11/63:17 pmPTY - LGA
1 stop17h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/21$623
Fri 10/318:55 pmJFK - PTY
1 stop16h 52mDelta
Wed 11/52:12 pmPTY - JFK
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/21$633
Fri 10/316:00 amLGA - PTY
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/39:30 amPTY - LGA
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$633
Mon 3/1710:10 amSWF - PTY
2 stops25h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/2312:03 pmPTY - SWF
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$642

Find flights to Panama City within your budget

Locate flights to Panama City that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 22, 2025.

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New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/2

2:55 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/3

6:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$485

New YorkPanama City

LGA - PTY

LGAPTY

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/14

3:19 am-7:05 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$485

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/23

9:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/27

1:05 pm-7:28 am

2 stops17h 23m

$498

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/26

6:10 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/11

3:19 am-1:45 am

2 stops21h 26m

$501

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Thu 2/20

5:45 am-9:40 am

2 stops27h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/26

9:55 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops24h 34m

$506

NewarkPanama City

EWR - PTY

EWRPTY

Newark

Thu 2/20

5:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/27

2:30 pm-11:44 am

2 stops21h 14m

$508

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/23

6:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/1

3:27 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 19m

$519

New YorkPanama City

LGA - PTY

LGAPTY

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/22

7:00 am-8:01 pm

1 stop13h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/1

3:27 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$519

New YorkPanama City

LGA - PTY

LGAPTY

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-2:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/29

1:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$528

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

3:44 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/24

7:35 am-1:49 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$609

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JetabroadPrice 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: Out of all of the providers offering Panama City flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Panama City flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Panama City flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Panama City. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Panama City

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Travel insights for flights to Panama City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Panama City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Panama City. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Panama City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Panama City?

On average, a flight from New York to Panama City takes 7 hours 18 minutes. Flights to Panama City from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Panama City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Panama City should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Panama City

The most flights from New York to Panama City are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Panama City are Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca.

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

From $281

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $460

Avianca

Avianca

From $282

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $301

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Panama City?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Panama City are Copa Airlines, Avianca and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February 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 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. 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 City. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines to Panama City have to say. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.7
Good
1,659 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Panama City, Panama airport overview

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the main entry point for Panama, located just 15 miles (24km) from the center of Panama City.

There are quite a few shops at the airport and a number of restaurants. The airport is also well serviced by taxis that wait outside the arrivals area and transport you to your hotel or guesthouse in town.

Flights to Tocumen International Airport can be booked on a number of airlines, including Copa Airlines, which uses the airport as a regional hub. The airport is connected to most major cities across Central and South America.

As one of the busiest airports in Central America, Tocumen International Airport is a popular stopover for passengers traveling to South America. It is also a great gateway for tourists embarking on a vacation in Panama. Tocumen International Airport has recently been revamped and offers a decent range of passenger amenities and conveniences

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City?

    Most people fly into Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) if they book a flight to Panama City. Tocumen Intl is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from Panama City’s city center. Tocumen Intl is the only Panama City airport and it handles 11 daily flights from New York. 5 airlines have flights from New York to Panama City Tocumen Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Panama City if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Panama City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Panama City?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Copa Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Panama City.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama City?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama City. One-way flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically cost $99, while round-trip flights cost around $58.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Panama City?

    A round-trip flight to Panama City will typically cost around $347, however they can be found for as little as $58.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Panama City depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Panama City, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 55 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Amador Causeway?

    If being close to Amador Causeway is important to you, you’ll want to land at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

  • Does Panama City Tocumen Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Panama City Tocumen Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl?

    Yes. Panama City Tocumen Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Orho Hotel Luxury Rooms Tocumen Airport & free shuttle return 15 min is the closest property to Panama City Tocumen Intl (0.0 mi away from Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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