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Thu, Jun 18
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Mon, Jun 15
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Tue, Jun 16 – Fri, Jun 19
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£323

Cheapest round-trip

£518

Average round-trip

£587

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier 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

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

Check-in for a flight from Philadelphia to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
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
30 May
89%
30°C24°C
6 Jun
89%
26°C24°C
Sunday
31 May
88%
30°C24°C
7 Jun
87%
28°C24°C
Monday
1 Jun
85%
29°C24°C
8 Jun
87%
30°C24°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
87%
30°C24°C
9 Jun
89%
31°C23°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
85%
30°C24°C
10 Jun
78%
30°C24°C
Thursday
4 Jun
87%
28°C25°C
11 Jun
83%
29°C25°C
Friday
5 Jun
88%
29°C24°C
12 Jun
87%
30°C24°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, or Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Philadelphia and Panama have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Philadelphia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Philadelphia and Mexico City, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, London, Atlanta, Miami, San Juan, Chicago, Tampa, Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, Las Vegas, Cancún, Houston, Medellín, Detroit, Guadalajara, Charlotte, Santo Domingo.
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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is mainly served by Philadelphia International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wings Field.
What airports are near Philadelphia?
The main airport in Philadelphia is Philadelphia International. It is also served by Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, LaGuardia, Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, New York Stewart International Airport, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven.
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 Philadelphia and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Philadelphia and Panama with Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Philadelphia and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Panama?
Traveling between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
There are a number of airports in and around Philadelphia. The main one is Philadelphia International and other nearby airports include Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, LaGuardia, Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, New York Stewart International Airport, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven
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