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$196 Find cheap flights from Mexico City to Panama City

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Mexico City to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Panama City (MEX-PTY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Panama City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:55 am - 8:45 pmMEX-PTY
14h 50m1 stop
11:40 am - 11:00 pmPTY-MEX
12h 20m1 stop
$417Avianca
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Sun, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 6
12:40 am - 4:45 pmMEX-PTY
15h 05m1 stop
11:40 am - 11:00 pmPTY-MEX
12h 20m1 stop
$424Avianca
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 8
12:40 am - 8:45 pmMEX-PTY
19h 05m1 stop
11:40 am - 3:05 amPTY-MEX
16h 25m1 stop
$433Avianca
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
4:55 am - 8:45 pmMEX-PTY
14h 50m1 stop
9:40 pm - 10:55 amPTY-MEX
14h 15m2 stops
$435Avianca
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 9
12:40 am - 10:25 amMEX-PTY
8h 45m1 stop
3:40 pm - 2:50 amPTY-MEX
12h 10m1 stop
Sun, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 19
12:40 am - 10:25 amMEX-PTY
8h 45m1 stop
3:40 pm - 2:50 amPTY-MEX
12h 10m1 stop
Tue, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 19
1:05 pm - 5:49 pmMEX-PTY
3h 44mnonstop
11:38 am - 2:35 pmPTY-MEX
3h 57mnonstop
$547Copa Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
3:35 pm - 8:21 pmMEX-PTY
3h 46mnonstop
7:07 pm - 10:00 pmPTY-MEX
3h 53mnonstop
$583Copa Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 27
5:00 am - 12:33 pmMEX-PTY
30h 33m2 stops
1:55 pm - 11:59 amPTY-MEX
23h 04m2 stops
$801American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 8
10:55 am - 12:30 pmMEX-PTY
24h 35m1 stop
3:14 pm - 8:26 pmPTY-MEX
30h 12m2 stops
$841American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 15

Flights from Mexico City to Panama City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Mexico City to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mexico City to Panama City?

The average price of all flights from Mexico City to Panama City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Mexico City to Panama City, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Panama City back to Mexico City, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Mexico City to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Mexico City to Panama City is February, where tickets cost $433 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets is $665 and $539 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Panama City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Mexico City to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Mexico City to Panama City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Panama City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Mexico City to Panama City were found on Avianca ($417) and Copa Airlines ($547). Avianca proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $196.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Mexico City and Panama City?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Mexico City to Panama City.
There is just one airline that flies from Mexico City to Panama City direct and that is Copa Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Copa Airlines for the route is $390.

How many flights are there between Mexico City and Panama City per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Mexico City and land in Panama City, with an average flight time of 3h 42m. The most common departure time is 5:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 47 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Mexico City and Panama City?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Mexico City to Panama City take?

Direct flights take on average 3h 39m to travel the 1,497 miles between Mexico City and Panama City.

What’s the earliest departure time from Mexico City to Panama City?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Mexico City at 1:35 am and will be landing in Panama City at 6:19 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Mexico City to Panama City?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Mexico City to Panama City jets off at 3:35 pm and lands at 8:24 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$196
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Mexico City to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mexico City to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Mexico City to Panama City

  • Which airlines offer an eco-friendly journey on the Mexico City to Panama City route?

    Avianca Airlines is one of the airlines committed to offsetting carbon emissions by ensuring a 13% carbon reduction per passenger. This airline also collaborates with passengers to ensure a clean environment through voluntary contributions to reduce waste and conserve forest ecosystems. American Airlines also offers sustainable travel and is committed to attaining net-zero carbon emissions by recycling aluminum and using sustainable aviation fuel.

  • Are there allowances to upgrade to first class on flights from Mexico City to Panama City?

    You can upgrade to first class if you need a smooth journey on the Mexico City to Panama City route. Your airline can email you about the availability of seats and the amount you need to pay. The advantage of upgrading instead of originally booking a first class ticket is that it’s cheaper. The amount you pay depends on your airline and class fare. Also, most airlines require you to upgrade at least 24 hours before takeoff.

  • Which nearby cities are served by Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY)?

    After arriving at PTY airport, you can visit a few nearby cities, including Cabra to the northeast, Cerro Azul to the north, La Cabima to the northwest, Ancon to the west, and Balboa to the southwest. You can get to your destination by using public transportation outside the airport or enjoying the flexibility of a rental car.

  • Are the origin and destination airports hubs for any airlines?

    Benito Juarez International Airport is a hub for Volaris, Interjet, and Aeromexico. This airport serves thousands of passengers daily, linking many domestic and international cities. At the same time, Panama Tocumen International Airport is a hub for Copa Airlines. This airport serves many North American, South American, and Caribbean cities.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mexico City to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mexico City to Panama City was $196 for a one-way ticket and $417 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Mexico City and Panama City?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Mexico City to Panama City?

    Only Aeromexico offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Mexico City to Panama City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mexico City to Panama City?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Mexico City to Panama City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Mexico City to Panama City?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Mexico City and Panama City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Mexico City to Panama City?

    There are nonstop flights from Mexico City to Panama City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Mexico City to Panama City, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mexico City to Panama City are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $520 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $338 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Mexico City to Panama City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Mexico City to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Mexico City to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Mexico City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Mexico City to Panama City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Panama City with an airline and back to Mexico City with another airline. Booking your flights between Mexico City and PTY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Mexico City to Panama City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Panama City from Mexico City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MEX to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $284 or less one-way and $472 or less round-trip.
  • Copa Airlines provide special dietary options to travelers with medical, dietary, or religious needs on the Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (PTY) route. However, you need to order at least 24 hours before departure by contacting the airline’s call center.
  • The carry-on and checked luggage allowance on cheap flights from Mexico City to Panama City varies from one airline to another. If you book American Airlines, your carry-on luggage shouldn't exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, and you can bring an additional checked bag weighing no more than 50 lbs.
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is wheelchair accessible to ensure a smooth journey for passengers with limited mobility. The airport offers free transfer to travelers with disabilities and has accessible toilets and elevators.
  • Business class amenities to enjoy on cheap flights from Mexico City to Panama City include priority check-in, lounge access, additional luggage allowance, large legroom, luxury dining, and in-flight entertainment. However, some amenities depend on your airline.
  • One way to travel to MEX airport from downtown Mexico City is to take the Line 4 bus to arrive there in about 5 minutes. Another option is the Line 1 subway, which gets you to the airport in approximately 4 minutes. If you have a piece of heavy luggage, you can take a taxi to arrive in around 6 minutes.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Mexico City to Panama City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Benito Juarez to Tocumen Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Thursday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Friday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Saturday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Sunday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

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Nonstop returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Thursday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Friday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Saturday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Sunday

Copa Airlines, Emirates

Copa Airlines, Emirates

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Top airlines flying from Mexico City to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Mexico City to Panama City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Mexico City to Panama City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2799 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
8.3Crew
7.2Entertainment
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Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

8.0 ExcellentAntonio, Mar 2024LAX - PTY
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Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Very good, despite we had a delay because of some problems at the airport.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

Copa me elige como "voluntario" para cambiarme y poder enviar a una familia a la cual había sobrevendido los tiquetes. Finalmente me envían a las carreras con Avianca, pero Copa lleva mis maletas hasta Panama y luego las devuelve a mi aeropuerto de origen, dejandome sin mis pertenencias y además no asumen la responsabilidad ya que dicen que es problema de Avianca Literalmente vi cuando el avión de Copa se lleva mis maletas, sus funcionarios en Bogota, incluyendo la gerente local me aseguran la entrega en Miami, pero simplemente era para poder engañarme y dar el cambio de silla por sobreventa

More information is needed on travel Requirements in the check in website

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

other than a slight delay in takeoff from Panama , the flights were excellent ..... we will continue to use Copa whenever possible for flights to and from Central and South America ....

la atencion en el avion fue excelente, la facilidad del checkin es muy buena.

I liked the friendliness of the crew and comfortable flight. All good.

I expected the plane to be as the one I took from manaos to Bogota and unfortunately it wasn’t as nice, the sits didn’t recline and there was not onboard entertainment.

There was absolutely no food or drink service unless it was paid for. I am not used to this.

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

No complimentary food and beverage (water, soda, coffe) is offered for a six and a half hours long international flight, not even in premium economy, just to try to squeeze a few more dollars out of the passengers. Same happened in the connecting flight, which was three and a half hours long (Bogota x Miami). First and last time flying with Avianca.

No complimentary snacks, food, beverages (even water) blanket and pillow on a 6 hours long flight (economy comfort). A low form of nickeling and diming. Lost a recurring pessanger over a soda. Will never fly Avianca again.

Avianca: you pay for a high-end flight and you fly like a low (very low) cost!

They charge me $190.00 dollars for the baggage for the bag in side the plane and in the baggage compartment in the plane. The service I got bad bad bad they make wait for a log time and i got to the airport 4 hours before. I don't think I'm going to use you guys never never again no support . And I am going to tell all the guys and people i now to don' use KAYAK

Wasn’t able to take the trip and no one could help me with a refund or rescheduling

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

Pros: "Flight cancelled at last minute still awaiting refund to my credit card. 4270 xxxx xxxx 9954"
Cons: "We understand the problems with cancellations but refund online after phone agent said that was the only way is still missing."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Mexico City to Panama City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/24Fri
1 stopAvianca
19h 05mMEX-PTY
$196
5/27Mon
1 stopAvianca
39h 05mMEX-PTY
$207
5/25Sat
2 stopsAvianca
16h 35mMEX-PTY
$212
5/28Tue
2 stopsAvianca
34h 45mMEX-PTY
$274
5/24Fri
2 stopsAvianca
37h 05mMEX-PTY
$429
5/31Fri
nonstopCopa Airlines
3h 44mMEX-PTY
$539
5/25Sat
3 stops
19h 00mMEX-PTY
$555
5/27Mon
nonstopCopa Airlines
3h 39mMEX-PTY
$710

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Last minute flights from Mexico City to Panama City

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Mexico City to Panama City that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stop
20h 55mMEX-PTY
5/24Fri
multi-stop
27h 15mPTY-MEX
$438
5/9Thu
multi-stop
14h 50mMEX-PTY
5/24Fri
multi-stop
27h 15mPTY-MEX
$460
5/8Wed
multi-stop
19h 05mMEX-PTY
5/24Fri
multi-stop
27h 15mPTY-MEX
$463
5/8Wed
multi-stopAvianca
19h 05mMEX-PTY
5/24Fri
multi-stopAvianca
7h 25mPTY-MEX
$470
5/10Fri
nonstopCopa Airlines
3h 39mMEX-PTY
5/18Sat
nonstopCopa Airlines
3h 57mPTY-MEX
$693
5/8Wed
nonstopCopa Airlines
3h 39mMEX-PTY
5/24Fri
nonstopCopa Airlines
4h 05mPTY-MEX
$765
5/6Mon
nonstopCopa Airlines
3h 44mMEX-PTY
5/18Sat
nonstopCopa Airlines
3h 57mPTY-MEX
$817

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Mexico City - Panama City Flights

Departure:

Mexico City (MEX)Mexico

Destination:

Panama City (PTY)Panama

Return flight deals:

Panama City - Mexico City

Cabin classes:

$695
$1,110
$316

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