Cheap flights from New York, NY to Panama City, Panama

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Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, or New York, NY - Penn Station when they travel from New York to Panama City. Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, or Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International. The distance between New York and Panama City is 3557 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Wingo airlines, Copa Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Avianca. New York and Panama City have 401 direct flights per week.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Panama City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

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Check-in for a flight from New York to Panama City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Wingo airlinesRPBP5YesOpens 72 days before flight
Closes 3 hours before flight
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes0
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Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
AviancaAVAAVYes0
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Panama COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in Panama – 04/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from New York, JFK can enter Panama, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test or recovery certificate is not required
  • Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Forms and documents
  • Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States
  • Health pass may be required for public activity
  • Mandatory travel attestation form

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Panama in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from New York to Panama City?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Panama City takes around 5.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between New York and Panama City?
The flight distance between New York and Panama City is 3557 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Panama City?
Several carriers operate flights between New York and Panama City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Paris, Barcelona, Miami, Mexico City, Orlando, Atlanta, Berlin, Athens, Rome, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Dublin, Amsterdam, Fort Lauderdale, Lisbon, Vienna, Prague, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Panama City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama City and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, Miami, Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, David, Chiriquí, San José, Fort Lauderdale, Caracas, Raleigh, Charlotte, Chicago, Guatemala City, Orlando, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Nashville, Lima, Denver.
Which airports are there in New York?
New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Long Island MacArthur, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Atlantic City International.
What airports are near Panama City?
The main airport in Panama City is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between New York and Panama City?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between New York and Panama City thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between New York and Panama City can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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