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$175 Find Cheap Flights from Houston 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 Houston to Panama City departing on 1/20. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$449
Overall average: $792
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/16Thu 1/22
IAH - PTY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$739
Typical prices: $764-$939
United Airlines
Mon 1/19Tue 1/27
IAH - PTY • Non-stop
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AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
United offers Wi-Fi with free messaging on flights.
At PTY, use authorized taxi stands for fair rates.
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Delta
Cheapest • from $754 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Panama City

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Panama City

Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
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7:30 am - 10:30 am
IAH
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PTY
26h 00m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 2:37 pm
PTY
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IAH
23h 47m1 stop
$449Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 30
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8:30 am - 8:50 am
IAH
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PTY
23h 20m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 2:26 pm
PTY
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IAH
19h 36m1 stop
$453Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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8:30 am - 8:50 am
IAH
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PTY
23h 20m2 stops
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3:50 pm - 2:37 pm
PTY
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IAH
23h 47m1 stop
$454Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 30
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3:56 pm - 8:50 am
IAH
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PTY
15h 54m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 2:26 pm
PTY
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IAH
19h 36m1 stop
$456Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:00 am - 12:55 pm
HOU
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PTY
6h 55m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 10:28 pm
PTY
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HOU
8h 08m1 stop
$754Delta
Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 4
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4:55 pm - 1:27 pm
HOU
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PTY
19h 32m2 stops
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2:27 pm - 10:05 am
PTY
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HOU
20h 38m2 stops
$758American Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
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6:36 pm - 1:27 pm
HOU
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PTY
17h 51m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 10:05 am
PTY
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HOU
18h 15m2 stops
$766American Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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6:36 pm - 1:27 pm
HOU
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PTY
17h 51m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 10:05 am
PTY
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HOU
18h 15m2 stops
$778American Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 7
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5:45 am - 1:55 pm
HOU
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PTY
7h 10m1 stop
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3:20 pm - 10:33 pm
PTY
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HOU
8h 13m1 stop
$804Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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5:45 am - 1:55 pm
HOU
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PTY
7h 10m1 stop
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3:20 pm - 10:33 pm
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HOU
8h 13m1 stop
$829Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Panama City flights

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Panama City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston to Panama City costs $555 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Panama City (PTY). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Panama City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston to Panama City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Houston to Panama City, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston 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 Houston to Panama City is January, where tickets cost $788 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,028 and $1,001 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Panama City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Panama City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Panama City

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with restaurants and less crowding.


United offers Wi-Fi with free messaging; T-Mobile customers get free streaming.

Copa Airlines

Copa's B737 MAX 9 offers lie-flat beds in business class for enhanced comfort.


Copa's Showpass system offers digital entertainment via your own device on MAX 8 and 9 planes.

Airports
IAH

IAH's security lines are efficient, with wait times listed on the airport website. Consider terminal-hopping only if the difference exceeds 20-30 minutes.

PTY

At PTY, use authorized taxi stands for fair rates to Panama City. Confirm drivers take the express highway to avoid delays.

Our travel experts
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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Mark Chesnut

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.

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Good to know

Cheapest flight$175
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Panama City

When to book flights from Houston to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Panama City

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Panama City was $175 for a one-way ticket and $449 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Houston to Panama City.

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

    Houston has 2 major airports: Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl. Panama City Tocumen Intl is the only airport in Panama City. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Houston George Bush Airport.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston and Panama City.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston 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 Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Panama City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Panama City Tocumen Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Houston

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Houston to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston 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 Houston 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1556 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentTisagh, Nov 2025
SDQ - PTY
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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.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

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