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Copa Airlines offers a variety of seat selection options for passengers on flights from Austin to Panama City. Standard seat selection allows passengers to choose their seats at the time of booking or during check-in. Seats are available for free to all passengers, but specific seats may have fees attached based on location and legroom. Passengers can also choose a preferred seat at the front of the plane or with extra legroom for a fee.

Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item on Delta flights from Austin to Panama City. The maximum dimensions for the carry-on bag are 22 x 14 x 9 inches and the maximum weight is 35 lbs. Passengers are also allowed two checked bags with a maximum weight of 50 lbs and a maximum linear dimension of 62 inches each. Passengers may bring additional checked bags for a fee.

There is a public bus service (Metrobus) available from PTY to the city center. The bus stop is right outside the airport terminal and the trip takes approximately 30-45 minutes. There are taxi services available outside the airport terminal. It's recommended to use registered taxis and agree on the fare before getting in the taxi.

Business class passengers are given priority check-in and boarding on American Airlines flights from Austin to Panama City, which allows them to avoid long queues. American Airlines also offers access to its Admirals Club lounges to its Business class passengers, where they can relax, work, or enjoy food and beverages before their flight.

Among airlines operating Austin to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Austin and Panama City.

Flights from Austin to Panama City usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $482 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $573 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $64–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Austin to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Austin to Panama City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $575 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $619, a difference of $44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Austin to Panama City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are ATLAPA Conventions Center, Panama Old Cathedral and Veneto Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 2:32 pm and lands at 7:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:31 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $598. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Panama City takes 4h 29m, covering 1,876 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Austin to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $321, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 36m, compared with 8h 13m via Miami (MIA) and 9h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Austin to Panama City range from $510 to $680, with an average of $598 over the past 12 months. Anything below $510 counts as a good deal.