Cheap flights from Detroit to Panama City from £318

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£318
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Wed, May 27
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£330
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£349
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£391
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£392
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£395
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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£617
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£629
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£632
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Detroit DTWPanama PTY
£644
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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£646
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Thu, May 28 – Mon, Jun 1
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£318

Cheapest round-trip

£617

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

Getting from Panama City's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Metro connection.

Panama City is served by Tocumen International Airport (PTY), the main international gateway located 24 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and the Metro connection via Corredor Sur. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours. A smaller domestic airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), also known as Albrook Airport, is located just 3 km from downtown within the city limits.

How to get from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Panama City?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-60 min

fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

varies by demand and route

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-90 min

requires Metro card

every 15-30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

requires feeder bus to station

every 5-10 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic

30-60 min

pre-booked; price per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

30-60 min

per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

How to get from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Panama City?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

metered or negotiated

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

15-30 min

short walk to station

every 5-10 min

fast and affordable

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Panama City can be heavy, especially during rush hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM). Allow extra time.
  • The Metro requires a rechargeable Metro card, available at stations. Cash is not accepted on Metro or Metrobus.
  • Official airport taxis have fixed rates displayed at the taxi stand. Negotiate before boarding unofficial taxis.
  • Uber operates legally in Panama and picks up from designated areas at Tocumen Airport.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Panama City

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
AviancaAVAAVNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Panama

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March30°C23°C
April30°C24°C
May29°C25°C
June29°C25°C
July29°C24°C
August28°C24°C
September28°C24°C
October28°C24°C
November27°C23°C
December28°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
April
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
162
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
92%
32°C25°C
23 May
78%
30°C25°C
Sunday
17 May
86%
31°C24°C
24 May
85%
32°C25°C
Monday
18 May
84%
31°C24°C
25 May
86%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
30°C25°C
26 May
89%
31°C24°C
Wednesday
20 May
88%
32°C25°C
27 May
88%
30°C24°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
31°C25°C
28 May
89%
29°C24°C
Friday
22 May
82%
30°C25°C
29 May
82%
30°C24°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Avianca, and JetBlue Airways. Detroit and Panama have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
What are the most popular routes to and from Panama?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, Medellín, London, Bogotá, Cartagena, San José, David, Chiriquí, Guatemala City, Cali, Miami, Cancún, Houston, New York, Boston, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Caracas, Lima, Vancouver, Barranquilla.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Windsor International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near Panama?
The main airport in Panama is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.
Which airlines fly between Detroit and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Panama with Copa Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Avianca, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and Panama, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Detroit and Panama?
Traveling between Detroit and Panama, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Windsor International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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What time do flights between Detroit and Panama depart?
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