DTW - PTY

$196 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Panama City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Panama City departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$476
Overall average: $772
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Thu 4/9Wed 4/15
DTW - PTY • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$196
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/13
DTW - PTY • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Panama City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg $692 (round-trip)
Atlanta (ATL)
Shortest trip • 7h 41m (one-way)
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June
Cheapest • 10% price drop
March
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Panama City (DTW-PTY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Panama City

Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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10:24 am - 10:30 am
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25h 06m
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3:05 am - 6:44 pm
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14h 39m
2 stops
$476Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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7:15 am - 8:19 pm
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14h 04m
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12:03 pm - 12:46 am
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11h 43m
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$493Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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11:34 am - 8:50 am
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22h 16m
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2:55 pm - 12:20 pm
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20h 25m
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$494Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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11:34 am - 8:50 am
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22h 16m
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5:50 pm - 10:37 pm
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27h 47m
3 stops
$505Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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4:50 pm - 8:50 am
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PTY
17h 00m
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2:55 pm - 12:20 pm
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20h 25m
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$510Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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10:24 am - 8:35 pm
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PTY
11h 11m
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9:33 pm - 11:38 am
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13h 05m
2 stops
$511Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17
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7:15 am - 8:19 pm
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PTY
14h 04m
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12:03 pm - 12:46 am
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11h 43m
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$518Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23
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7:39 pm - 8:30 am
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13h 51m
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10:25 am - 9:10 am
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21h 45m
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$531Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18
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10:24 am - 1:55 am
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16h 31m
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3:05 am - 6:44 pm
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14h 39m
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$539Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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8:15 am - 1:05 am
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17h 50m
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3:05 am - 11:59 pm
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19h 54m
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$542Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Panama City flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City is June, where tickets cost $722 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $943 and $932 respectively.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$196
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit 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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FAQs for booking Detroit to Panama City flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Panama City was $196 for a one-way ticket and $479 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in Panama City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Panama City?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in Panama City is Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Panama City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Panama City are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $847 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $753 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Panama City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit 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 Detroit 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8244 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

6.0 GoodZachary, Feb 2026
SLC - DCA
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Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Seat was extremely hard which made even a short 1 hour 20 minute flight fairly uncomfortable.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

For my arriving destination, we were delayed multiple times to the point that we arrived 6 hours after we were originally scheduled. On my flight home, they overbooked and involuntarily removed passengers (including me) from the plane. It was not a good experience.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

It's very confusing because Kayak has it as American Airlines, but it was Hawaiian Airlines, but operated by Alaska Airlines. I had to go to the airport for my boarding pass because American said I didn't have any trips.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Lack of gluten free options in food service. I have Celiac disease and it appears you no longer offer special meals for people with dietary restrictions. I am a frequent flyer traveling into and out of Omaha airport. I have noticed over the course of several months that although our flight typically arrives ahead of schedule (awesome job AA!) - we typically sit on the runway for several minutes waiting for the ground crew to get in place. Not sure if it is a ground crew issue or a gate availability issue (due to construction at this airport). Seems to be more of a ground crew being on time issue.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

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