International route
Cheap flights from Miami to Panama City
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). 1,157 miles, 2h 45m nonstop.
MIA to PTY at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,157 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAWNB6AS7 airlinesAmerican, Southwest, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 9all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday15% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h behindPanama City vs Miami
Miami to Panama City
Round trips from $105
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Oct 13.
Cheapest month: October 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 Miami to Panama City
7 airlines fly nonstop with 9 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via TPA · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO · first checked bag from $55
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)F91 airline
- Tampa (TPA)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Miami 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 Miami
Tips for this route
- American, Southwest, JetBlue and Alaska all fly MIA 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.
- October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $105; September 2026 is the most expensive at $131 and up, a difference of $26 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 15% 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 Miami to Panama CityMiami to Panama City: common questions
How long is the flight from Miami to Panama City?
A nonstop flight from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) takes about 2h 45m gate to gate, covering 1,157 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to PTY?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Copa Airlines operate nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY), with 9 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through CUN, MCO and TPA.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Panama City?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY), starting at $105 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Miami 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 Miami and Panama City?
Panama City is 1 hour behind Miami. MIA is on America/New York 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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