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Cheapest round-trip
$730
Typical prices: $606-$831
Avianca
Sun 1/28Thu 2/1
BOS - PTY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$780
Typical prices: $609-$835
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/25Fri 3/30
BOS - PTY • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 5h 56m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 13% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $483 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Panama City (BOS-PTY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Panama City

Thu, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 12
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8:45 am - 5:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
9h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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10:10 am - 7:10 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
20h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$730Avianca
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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7:55 am - 1:20 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
17h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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6:10 pm - 6:35 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
12h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$730Avianca
Thu, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 30
Copa Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:19 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
5h 49mnonstop
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4:19 pm - 11:04 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 45mnonstop
$780Copa Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 20
Copa Airlines Logo
2:43 pm - 8:41 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
5h 58mnonstop
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4:18 pm - 9:57 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 39mnonstop
$780Copa Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 30
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 8:02 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
9h 32m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 10:39 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 44m1 stop Newark
$795United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 8:02 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
9h 27m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:15 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
11h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$795United Airlines
Fri, Jan 1 - Sat, May 1
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 9:45 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:40 pm - 12:58 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
11h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$795Delta
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 8
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 9:45 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
15h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 6:58 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$795Delta
Thu, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 30
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:47 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 47m1 stop Miami
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 9:40 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
17h 09m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$800American Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12
American Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 1:26 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
20h 15m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
American Airlines Logo
4:31 pm - 8:46 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
16h 15m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$800American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Boston to Panama City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Panama City?

Round-trip flights from Boston to Panama City typically range from $606 to $831. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $730, on Avianca.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Panama City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Panama City. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Panama City?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Panama City at $610 round-trip.
•September ($870) and June ($755) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Boston to Panama City the cheapest?

Flights from Boston to Panama City are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 39% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Boston to Panama City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on BOS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Key details for Boston to Panama City flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$365
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Boston to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Boston to Panama City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Boston to Panama City?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:34 am and lands at 1:30 pm
    • Latest: departs at 3:55 pm and lands at 9:51 pm.

    The flight takes about 5h 56m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Boston to Panama City?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Boston to Panama City?

    A nonstop flight from Boston to Panama City takes 5h 56m, covering 2,354 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Boston to Panama City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Boston to Panama City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Boston to Panama City range from $606 to $831, with an average of $702 over the past 12 months. Anything below $606 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Boston to Panama City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $702 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Boston to Panama City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $483 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $705 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Boston to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Boston to Panama City flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Boston to Panama City?

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

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Boston to Panama City?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from Boston to Panama City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to Panama City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Boston to Panama City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $730 to $4,279. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Boston to Panama City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Boston to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $581, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY)?

    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
    • Ace
    • Europcar
    • Budget
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Boston to Panama City?

    Flights from Boston to Panama City usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Boston to Panama City?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Boston to Panama City?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Boston to Panama City route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Boston to Panama City pass through?

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

    • Newark (EWR) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Boston to Panama City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Boston to Panama City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $657 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $743, a difference of $86.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Boston to Panama City?

    Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Boston and Panama City.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Boston to Panama City?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 30m, compared with 8h 59m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 9h 11m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

  • What is the time difference between Boston and Panama City?

    Panama City is 1 hour behind Boston (Eastern Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Panama City?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Boston to Panama City flights?

    Among airlines operating Boston to Panama City flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Boston to Panama City flights?

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

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

  • Which airlines flying from Boston to Panama City have the most favorable carry-on policy?

    The carry-on bag allowance may differ depending on the airline and the ticket class. Delta Airlines has the most favorable carry-on allowance for flights from Boston to Panama. Delta allows passengers to bring one bag and a personal item as a carry-on. The carry-on measurements should be 22 x 24 x 9 inches and be able to fit on the overhead bin.

  • What are the most popular layovers between Boston and Panama City?

    Depending on the airline, passengers on one-stop and two-stop flights from Boston to Panama will have different stopovers. For instance, passengers flying with United Airlines will have a stopover at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), while passengers flying with Delta will stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). The layovers can last from 45 minutes up to 8 hours.

  • Why should I upgrade to a business-class ticket for my flight from Boston to Panama City?

    With long flights from Boston to Panama City, most airlines offer first-class or business-class tickets that provide more comfort and premium services. Some business class benefits include spacious seats with extra legroom, priority boarding, extra baggage allowance, fully lie-flat seats and access to private lounges.

  • Which airline traveling from Boston to Panama City is more sustainable?

    For a sustainable flight from Boston to Panama City, consider traveling with American Airlines. American Airlines has flights to Panama City with up to 35% less carbon emission. The airline introduced fuel-efficient aircraft with new technology to achieve net zero greenhouse gas.

Your guide to booking Boston to Panama City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $657, about $86 less than Sunday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 39% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Boston to Panama City trip for May. Fares historically average $610 round-trip in that month - typically $260 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $483 round-trip on this route - about $222 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

    • Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) has 4 main terminals. Passengers travelling from Boston to Panama City using BOS will depart from one of the terminals depending on the airline. For instance, Delta Airlines uses Terminal A or E, while United Airlines and American Airlines use Terminal B.
  • Because of its family-friendly policies, Delta Airlines is a preferred airline by parents for Boston to Panama City flights. Upon request, Delta Airlines offers to seat family members together. The airline provides personal escorts to unaccompanied children between the ages of five to 15. Parents with infants can also request kid-friendly meals when booking.
  • The airport offers car rental services for passengers arriving in Panama City using Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Several Internationally recognized car rental companies, including Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Budget and Thrifty, operate at the airport. The car rental companies are located inside Terminal 1 at the end of level 100.
  • Passengers with special needs can get special assistance on the trip from Boston to Panama City. Delta Airlines offers wheelchair services for passengers with limited mobility; wheelchair assistants guide you through the terminal and security up to your gate. The airline also provides multi-sensory rooms for passengers with cognitive disabilities.
  • Airlines with Boston to Panama City flights allow passengers to bring pets in the main cabin. American Airlines limits carry-on pets to only dogs and cats. The pets should be kept in a special container that must fit under the seat before you. The maximum dimension of the container should be 19 x 13 x 9 inches.

Prefer to fly direct from Boston to Panama City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Boston Logan Intl Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Boston Logan Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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