Cheap flights from Puerto Plata to Panama City from £381

Cheap flights from Puerto Plata to Panama City from £381

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3 stops
Mon, Feb 16
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£381
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 16
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£388
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Sun, Feb 22
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£398
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Fri, Feb 20
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£398
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Tue, Feb 17
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£398
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£402
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Sun, Feb 22 – Fri, Feb 27
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£797
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Sun, Feb 22 – Fri, Feb 27
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£831
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Sun, Feb 22 – Fri, Feb 27
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£832
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Direct
Fri, Feb 20 – Wed, Feb 25
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£832
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Fri, Feb 20 – Wed, Feb 25
Puerto Plata POPPanama PTY
£833
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Sun, Feb 22 – Wed, Feb 25
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£833
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£381

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£357

Cheapest round-trip

£797

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in February

£380 – £411

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
Gregorio Luperón International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
188
Flight distance
1521 km
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Puerto Plata to Panama in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Copa Airlines
---2------------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Copa Airlines
------------1------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Copa Airlines
---1---------------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Copa Airlines
---1---------------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Puerto Plata to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
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
March29°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
7 Feb
87%
28°C22°C
14 Feb
31°C22°C
Sunday
8 Feb
82%
29°C23°C
15 Feb
71%
29°C22°C
Monday
9 Feb
88%
30°C22°C
16 Feb
83%
30°C22°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
30°C23°C
17 Feb
85%
30°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
84%
30°C23°C
18 Feb
88%
31°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
31°C22°C
19 Feb
86%
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
31°C22°C
20 Feb
80%
28°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The distance between Puerto Plata and Panama is 1521 km. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, and Wingo airlines. Puerto Plata and Panama have 188 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Puerto Plata to Panama?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Plata and Panama takes around 2.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Puerto Plata and Panama?
The flight distance between Puerto Plata and Panama is 1521 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Plata and Panama?
Several carriers operate flights between Puerto Plata and Panama. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Plata?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Plata and Toronto, New York, Frankfurt, Calgary, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Ottawa, Cancún, Montreal, Vienna, Medellín, Hartford, Malé, Houston, Düsseldorf, Milwaukee, Chicago, Budapest, Djerba, Goa.
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.
What airports are near Puerto Plata?
The main airport in Puerto Plata is Gregorio Luperón International. It is also served by Las Américas International, Cibao International, Gregorio Luperón International, La Isabela International, Samaná El Catey 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 Puerto Plata and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Puerto Plata and Panama with JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Puerto Plata and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Puerto Plata 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.
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