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$163 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Panama City

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Panama City

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Panama City.
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5:35 am - 10:10 amIAH-PTY
28h 35m2 stops
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5:25 pm - 10:46 pmPTY-IAH
29h 21m2 stops
Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
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8:13 pm - 2:40 pmIAH-PTY
18h 27m2 stops
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9:21 pm - 1:08 pmPTY-IAH
15h 47m1 stop
Tue, May 27 - Thu, Jun 12
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7:58 pm - 8:11 amIAH-PTY
12h 13m1 stop
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10:25 am - 7:03 pmPTY-IAH
8h 38m1 stop
Sun, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 26
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11:04 am - 7:10 amIAH-PTY
20h 06m1 stop
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11:48 am - 5:59 pmPTY-IAH
6h 11m1 stop
Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
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5:40 pm - 10:25 amIAH-PTY
16h 45m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 4:10 pmPTY-IAH
20h 00m1 stop
$594Avianca
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Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 27
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2:05 pm - 10:10 amIAH-PTY
20h 05m3 stops
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3:20 am - 4:10 pmPTY-IAH
12h 50m2 stops
$697Avianca
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 18
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6:07 am - 1:47 pmIAH-PTY
7h 40m1 stop
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3:22 pm - 12:11 pmPTY-IAH
20h 49m1 stop
$703Aeromexico
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Thu, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 28
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2:25 pm - 6:37 pmIAH-PTY
4h 12mnonstop
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10:00 am - 2:26 pmPTY-IAH
4h 26mnonstop
$739United Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
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2:28 pm - 12:19 pmHOU-PTY
21h 51m2 stops
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1:50 pm - 9:43 amPTY-HOU
19h 53m2 stops
$758American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 12
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8:23 pm - 2:15 pmHOU-PTY
17h 52m2 stops
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3:10 pm - 9:45 amPTY-HOU
18h 35m2 stops
$798American 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
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.

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.

Airports
IAH

For a smooth departure from IAH, check security wait times online and consider terminal-hopping only if the difference exceeds 20-30 minutes.

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PTY

Upon arrival at PTY, use authorized taxi stands for fair rates to Panama City, ensuring the driver takes the express highway.

Read more about PTYby Mark Chesnut
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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

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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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 $604 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 $604.

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 Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 August, where tickets cost $764 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,106 and $913 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston to Panama City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,063 on average.

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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$163
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 $163 for a one-way ticket and $402 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Panama City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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?

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

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Houston

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Top 3 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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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.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Apr 2025IAH - ORD
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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.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

horrible website for checking in- no option just to write the passport number; ludicrous

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Everything was on time, we arrived early, everything worked well.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

This was a pleasant, short flight and the crew was friendly.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Small plane, so no entertainment. Hour delay! Nobody explained wht the delay was all about.

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

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

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.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

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