Cheap Flights from New York to Panama City from $157

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from New York to Panama City (NYC-PTY)?

  Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers one-way fares as low as $157 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to PTY on Sat, Aug 22), while avianca offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $441 departing on Tue, Aug 18 and returning on Fri, Aug 21.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to Panama City?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Panama City with the following airlines, including: Copa Airlines United Airlines Jetblue Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to Panama City (PTY) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 5 hours 25 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Panama City (PTY).

• When is the best time to book flights from New York to Panama City?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Panama City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from New York to Panama City?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 73 flight per week flying from New York to Panama City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Copa Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CM1925 (00:15)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from New York to Panama City?

  To find best deals on flights from New York to Panama City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Aug 22, with one-way flights priced at just $157.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Panama City travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Panama City (PTY) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from New York to Panama City is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Panama City on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Panama City on July 29, 2026 with avianca, with prices starting at $441.

• Which airports can I fly to for Panama City from New York?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Panama City, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport (JFK-PTY) is by far the most common option on this route: Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).

• Is there any time difference between New York and Panama City?

  The time difference between Panama City and New York is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from New York to Panama City?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.