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$183 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Panama City

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Panama City

Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 8
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5:25 am - 9:10 pmIAH-PTY
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3:25 am - 9:07 pmPTY-IAH
17h 42m2 stops
Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 9
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5:25 am - 10:25 amIAH-PTY
29h 00m3 stops
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10:05 pm - 9:07 pmPTY-IAH
23h 02m2 stops
Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 26
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5:30 am - 8:55 amIAH-PTY
27h 25m2 stops
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3:20 am - 6:11 pmPTY-IAH
14h 51m2 stops
Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 1:52 pmHOU-PTY
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8:05 am - 4:27 pmPTY-HOU
9h 22m1 stop
$778Delta
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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8:32 pm - 2:31 pmHOU-PTY
17h 59m2 stops
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3:31 pm - 8:34 amPTY-HOU
17h 03m2 stops
$802American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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6:00 am - 12:55 pmHOU-PTY
6h 55m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 10:37 pmPTY-HOU
8h 27m1 stop
$803Delta
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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8:32 pm - 2:31 pmHOU-PTY
17h 59m2 stops
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3:31 pm - 9:44 amPTY-HOU
18h 13m2 stops
$804American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 2:30 pmHOU-PTY
20h 00m2 stops
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3:30 pm - 9:44 amPTY-HOU
18h 14m2 stops
$873American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29
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6:00 am - 1:52 pmHOU-PTY
6h 52m1 stop
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8:05 am - 4:27 pmPTY-HOU
9h 22m1 stop
$878Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 1:25 pmHOU-PTY
20h 12m2 stops
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4:15 pm - 8:44 amPTY-HOU
17h 29m2 stops
$883American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Panama City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
PTY

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

Read more about PTYby Mark Chesnut
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Houston to Panama City.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Houston to Panama City cost $546 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Panama City (PTY). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $546.

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 Thursdays 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 December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,122 and $913 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$183
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 $183 for a one-way ticket and $441 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

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Houston

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1493 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
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the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025ASU - PTY
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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.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

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.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

Flight was delayed again and again ultimately almost three hours getting us to our location at close to midnight by the time we got in and out of airport to destination. I had taken time off work to enjoy an evening at destination and that was now wasted

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all of the connecting flights. It also increased the number of connections. I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech because of the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. . CMN airport was understaffed. Only one person could help while other employees were just watching him. It was an extremely frustrating situation. People were crying and slamming their palms on the counter when speaking to the customer service provider, Allabough (man’s name?). Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. simultaneously, I was on the call with America. Airlines customer service rep named Solomon that said he couldn’t change it either. So, I took a ONYA voyages train to from Casablanca to Marrakech to get there on Friday June 26. This was unpredictable trip.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

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