Cheap flights from Melbourne to Panama City from £835

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3 stops
Sat, Jul 11
Melbourne AVVPanama PTY
£835
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Sun, Jul 12
Melbourne AVVPanama PTY
£839
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Melbourne AVVPanama PTY
£842
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Melbourne MELPanama PTY
£851
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Melbourne MELPanama PTY
£857
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 9
Melbourne AVVPanama PTY
£945
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Thu, Jul 9 – Thu, Jul 16
Melbourne AVVPanama PTY
£1,618
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Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
Melbourne AVVPanama PTY
£1,619
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Thu, Jul 9 – Thu, Jul 16
Melbourne MELPanama PTY
£1,638
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
Melbourne MELPanama PTY
£1,639
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7 – Mon, Jul 13
Melbourne MELPanama PTY
£1,709
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
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£1,711
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£835

Cheapest round-trip

£1,618

Average round-trip

£1,641

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

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

$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

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

$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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

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
27 Jun
45%
32°C25°C
4 Jul
76%
31°C24°C
Sunday
28 Jun
52%
31°C24°C
5 Jul
77%
29°C24°C
Monday
29 Jun
74%
32°C24°C
6 Jul
42%
31°C24°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
64%
33°C24°C
7 Jul
68%
30°C24°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
81%
31°C24°C
8 Jul
74%
30°C25°C
Thursday
2 Jul
77%
31°C25°C
9 Jul
82%
28°C25°C
Friday
3 Jul
77%
30°C25°C
10 Jul
83%
29°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Panama. 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 Qantas, Copa Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Avianca, and Alaska Airlines. Melbourne and Panama have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin 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 Melbourne and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Panama with Qantas, Copa Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Avianca, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Panama?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Panama arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Panama depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Panama arrive?

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