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

• Earliest: departs at 2:19 am and lands at 4:49 am
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 6:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Guatemala City to Panama City takes 2h 30m, covering 843 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 Guatemala City to Panama City range from $276 to $383, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $324 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $294 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to $348 for nonstop.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Guatemala City to Panama City flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

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.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to Panama City flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening 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 $310 to $1,653. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guatemala City to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $299, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Guatemala City to Panama City usually depart from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Night 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 Guatemala City to Panama City route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 39% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Guatemala City to Panama City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $322 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $336, a difference of $14.

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 Guatemala City and Panama City.

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 23m, compared with 5h 48m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 7h 52m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Panama City is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City (Eastern Time vs Central 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 Guatemala City to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: 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.

Avianca's program (Plusgrade) allows you to change your flight from Economy to Business with a bid. Choose your route (GUA-PTY), the amount you will use in the auction, and the fare value. Input your credit card data and wait for the acceptance of your bid. If successful, the amount is credited to your card; if not, no fee will apply, and you'll keep the seat reserved initially. Successful upgrades get an email confirmation message 24 hours before the flight.

When flying with TAG Airlines, you have three ticket options: Light, Flexi, and Plus fares. The Flexi fare has a lower seat selection fee than the Light fare. The premium option, Plus, allows you to pick any seat at zero cost, and you'll enjoy a larger pitch and legroom for enhanced comfort in addition to priority boarding.

Volaris Airlines premium seats – the first three rows of the cabin – guarantee more space, fast boarding (group 2), and quick exit when you arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). With a premium seat, you'll have more space for your hand luggage and a better chance to grab an overhead storage bin.

Avianca welcomes infants older than ten days. Babies below this age need a medical certificate showing they can fly safely. The certificate should be from a certified pediatrician indicating your baby's weight and height. Avianca does not allow more than two infants on the same adult booking.