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$459+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Panama City (PTY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — PTY
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in June or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Panama City (PTY). 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$459
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$772
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:20 amDTW - PTY
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/53:25 amPTY - DTW
2 stops13h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 8/125:20 amDTW - PTY
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Thu 8/212:12 pmPTY - DTW
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/22$608
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 8/125:54 pmDTW - PTY
2 stops21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/213:16 pmPTY - DTW
2 stops20h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 7/157:14 amDTW - PTY
2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/227:55 amPTY - DTW
2 stops15h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$712
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/257:35 pmDTW - PTY
1 stop11h 38mCopa Airlines
Fri 5/210:29 pmPTY - DTW
1 stop10h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,290

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Panama City 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Panama City

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Depart

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Price

DetroitPanama City

DTW - PTY

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

6:20 am-9:10 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/5

3:25 am-5:37 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$459

DetroitPanama City

DTW - PTY

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

5:20 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/21

2:12 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 19m

$608

DetroitPanama City

DTW - PTY

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

5:54 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops21h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/21

3:16 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$613

DetroitPanama City

DTW - PTY

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/15

7:14 am-7:31 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 7/22

7:55 am-11:57 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$712

DetroitPanama City

DTW - PTY

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/13

7:48 pm-6:33 am

1 stop11h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/27

10:29 pm-10:13 am

1 stop10h 44m

$1,591

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Deals found on 4/22

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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 Detroit to Panama City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Panama City 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Panama City 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 Detroit to Panama City

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Panama City. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 DTW to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 April 22, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,408 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($608), American Airlines ($613), and United Airlines ($712) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Panama City 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 Detroit to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Panama City. 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$578Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$608Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$617Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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