International route
Cheap flights from New York to Panama City
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). 2,208 miles, 5h nonstop.
JFK to PTY at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,208 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLB6AS8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 14all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindPanama City vs New York
New York to Panama City
Round trips from $206
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Oct 7.
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 New York to Panama City
8 airlines fly nonstop with 14 departures a day combined, plus 8 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, MDW, BWI, MCO, ATL, BNA, STL, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, DTW, MCO, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Houston (IAH)UANK2 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNNK2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)WNNK2 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, JetBlue and Alaska all fly JFK 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 $206; September 2026 is the most expensive at $261 and up, a difference of $55 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Friday 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 New York to Panama CityNew York to Panama City: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Panama City?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Panama City (PTY) takes about 5h gate to gate, covering 2,208 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to PTY?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Breeze Airways and Copa Airlines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Panama City (PTY), with 14 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through IAH, MCO and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Panama City?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Panama City (PTY), starting at $206 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York 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 New York and Panama City?
Panama City is 1 hour behind New York. JFK 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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