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

• Earliest: departs at 1:54 pm and lands at 5:03 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:13 pm and lands at 9:22 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City takes 3h 09m, covering 1,175 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.

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City range from $396 to $632, with an average of $506 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $506 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $462 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $506 for nonstop.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $517 to $4,533. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $302.

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

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Fort Lauderdale to Panama City route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 38% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $595, a difference of $187.

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

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Fort Lauderdale and Panama City.

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 9h 04m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 02m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Taxis are the most common mode of transportation for passengers traveling from the airport to Panama City. When you have collected all your belongings from the baggage claim and have made your way through the doors leading to the pickup area, you will hear a few drivers calling you to ask if you need a cab.

Proceed to the counter for Alamo, Budget, or Avis, located in the section that houses the baggage claim. You will need to provide your driver's license to obtain your pre-printed rental papers and keys. Vehicles available for rental may be parked outside the baggage claim area.

For the duration of the night, you will be confined to a pre-security waiting area rather than the main concourse. The chairs are linked to one another and have armrests. Nighttime is often reserved for more labor-intensive cleaning tasks. There is a limited selection of food and beverages.

Over 11,000 parking spots are available for short- and long-term stays at the FLL multi-level onsite parking complex. For your protection and peace of mind, they keep these areas well-lit and patrolled by security personnel at all times. You may quickly locate a parking spot close to your airline's terminal by following the color-coded signage throughout the parking garage.