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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£139

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£260

Cheapest round-trip

£295

Nonstop flights in July

£120 – £372

Most popular airline

Copa 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
Mariscal Sucre International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
178
Flight distance
1029 km
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Copa Airlines
5586657
Weekly flights: 42 totalDaily flights: 6 averageMost flights: Wednesday 8 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Copa Airlines
6666657
Weekly flights: 42 totalDaily flights: 6 averageMost flights: Sunday 7 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Copa Airlines
6656667
Weekly flights: 42 totalDaily flights: 6 averageMost flights: Sunday 7 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Copa Airlines
7677756
Weekly flights: 45 totalDaily flights: 6.43 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights

Check-in for a flight from Quito to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
Sansa AirLRSRZYes

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
11 Jul
81%
30°C24°C
18 Jul
81%
30°C24°C
Sunday
12 Jul
87%
29°C24°C
19 Jul
85%
29°C24°C
Monday
13 Jul
78%
29°C23°C
20 Jul
87%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
84%
29°C24°C
21 Jul
87%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
75%
30°C24°C
22 Jul
68%
30°C24°C
Thursday
16 Jul
87%
26°C24°C
23 Jul
62%
31°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
67%
30°C24°C
24 Jul
86%
27°C23°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The distance between Quito and Panama is 1029 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, and Sansa Air. Quito and Panama have 178 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Quito to Panama?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Quito and Panama takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Quito and Panama?
The flight distance between Quito and Panama is 1029 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Quito and Panama?
Several carriers operate flights between Quito and Panama. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Quito?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Quito and London, Baltra Island, Guayaquil, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Punta Cana, New York, Miami, Bogotá, Medellín, San Cristóbal Island, Atlanta, Cuenca, Washington, D.C., Manta, Santiago de Chile, San José, Managua, Madrid, 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.
What airports are near Quito?
The main airport in Quito is Mariscal Sucre International. It is also served by Mariscal Sucre International, San Luis.
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 Quito and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Quito and Panama with Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, Sansa Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Quito and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Quito 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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