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How much do flights to Panama City cost?
Getting from Panama City's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Metro connection.
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
Check-in for a flight from New Orleans to Panama
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| BREEZE | MX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Panama
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 28°C | 23°C |
| February | 29°C | 23°C |
| March | 30°C | 23°C |
| April | 30°C | 24°C |
| May | 29°C | 25°C |
| June | 29°C | 25°C |
| July | 29°C | 24°C |
| August | 28°C | 24°C |
| September | 28°C | 24°C |
| October | 28°C | 24°C |
| November | 27°C | 23°C |
| December | 28°C | 23°C |
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