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£315
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£327
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£329
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£315

Cheapest round-trip

£563

Average round-trip

£727

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Volaris

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

Check-in for a flight from Tijuana to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VolarisVOIY4No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo

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
August29°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
159
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
89%
28°C25°C
14 Nov
89%
29°C25°C
Sunday
8 Nov
78%
28°C25°C
15 Nov
90%
29°C25°C
Monday
9 Nov
71%
31°C24°C
16 Nov
91%
27°C25°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
80%
31°C25°C
17 Nov
86%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
87%
30°C24°C
18 Nov
86%
27°C25°C
Thursday
12 Nov
85%
29°C25°C
19 Nov
82%
30°C25°C
Friday
13 Nov
80%
28°C25°C
20 Nov
78%
30°C25°C
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 Volaris, VivaAerobus, Copa Airlines, AeroMexico, and Avianca. Tijuana and Panama have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tijuana?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tijuana and Mexico City, Guadalajara, San José del Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, León, Morelia, Oaxaca, Mazatlán, La Paz, Monterrey, Puebla, Culiacán, Aguascalientes, Hermosillo, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mérida, Colima, Santiago de Querétaro, Ixtapa.

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 Tijuana?

The main airport in Tijuana is Tijuana International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar, Imperial County.

Which airlines fly between Tijuana and Panama?

Currently, you can fly between Tijuana and Panama with Volaris, VivaAerobus, Copa Airlines, AeroMexico, Avianca.

When’s the best time to travel between Tijuana and Panama?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tijuana 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 Tijuana and Panama?

Traveling between Tijuana 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 Tijuana?

There are a number of airports in and around Tijuana. The main one is Tijuana International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar, Imperial County

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tijuana 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 Tijuana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tijuana and Panama arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Tijuana and Panama depart?

What time do flights between Tijuana and Panama arrive?

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