International route
Cheap flights from Houston to Panama City
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). 1,775 miles, 3h 55m nonstop.
IAH to PTY at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,775 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUANK6 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 9all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- November 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Houston to Panama City
Round trips from $145
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Nov 17.
Cheapest month: November 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Houston to Panama City
6 airlines fly nonstop with 9 departures a day combined, plus 8 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA · first checked bag from $45
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, MCO, ATL, BNA, STL, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNB62 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Spirit all fly IAH to PTY nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $145; September 2026 is the most expensive at $179 and up, a difference of $34 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Houston to Panama CityHouston to Panama City: common questions
How long is the flight from Houston to Panama City?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Panama City (PTY) takes about 3h 55m gate to gate, covering 1,775 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to PTY?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Copa Airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Panama City (PTY), with 9 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, GDL and MCO.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Panama City?
Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Panama City (PTY), starting at $145 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Houston to Panama City flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Houston and Panama City?
Panama City is in the same time zone as Houston, so there is no clock change. IAH is on America/Chicago time and PTY on America/Panama time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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