Cheap flights from El Calafate to Panama City from £368

Cheap flights from El Calafate to Panama City from £368

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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£368
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3 stops
Fri, Apr 24
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£400
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£413
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£423
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£438
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£439
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£759
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£780
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£805
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
El Calafate FTEPanama PTY
£830
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Wed, Apr 29
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£830
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Thu, Apr 23 – Wed, Apr 29
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£849
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£368

Cheapest round-trip

£759

Average round-trip

£885

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aerolineas Argentinas

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.

From Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-60 min

$30-$35 (fixed rate to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

$18-$30 (varies by demand and route)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-90 min

$0.25-$1.25 (requires Metro card)

every 15-30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

$0.35 (requires feeder bus to station)

every 5-10 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic

30-60 min

$40-$70 (pre-booked; price per vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

30-60 min

$35-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

From Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

$5-$10 (metered or negotiated)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

15-30 min

$0.35 (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
Comandante Armando Tola International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Check-in for a flight from El Calafate to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

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
161
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
87%
32°C24°C
18 Apr
33°C22°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
32°C25°C
19 Apr
85%
32°C22°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
34°C24°C
20 Apr
84%
33°C22°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
34°C23°C
21 Apr
33°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
33°C23°C
22 Apr
83%
31°C22°C
Thursday
16 Apr
32°C22°C
23 Apr
88%
31°C22°C
Friday
17 Apr
33°C21°C
24 Apr
89%
32°C22°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 Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Wingo airlines. El Calafate and Panama have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from El Calafate?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Calafate and Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, London, Bariloche, Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Rio de Janeiro, Calama, Cusco, Miami, Córdoba, Quito, Montevideo, Lima, Brisbane, Portland, Florianópolis, Toronto.
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 El Calafate?
El Calafate is mainly served by Comandante Armando Tola International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lago Argentino Airport.
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 El Calafate and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between El Calafate and Panama with Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between El Calafate and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between El Calafate 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 El Calafate and Panama?
Traveling between El Calafate 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 Panama?
There are a number of airports in and around Panama. The main one is Tocumen International and other nearby airports include Chitre Alonso Valderrama.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and Panama depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from El Calafate, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and Panama arrive?
What time do flights between El Calafate and Panama depart?
What time do flights between El Calafate and Panama arrive?

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