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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Panama flights

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Are flights from Houston to Panama cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Houston to Panama are running about 4% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $885 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Houston to Panama right now?

The cheapest fare from Houston to Panama in the last week was $620 round-trip, to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Panama?

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $799. Prices are highest in April, when average flight costs increase to around $1,034.

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Panama?

Book your flights 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 41% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Panama is the cheapest to fly to from Houston?

All flights from Houston to Panama arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY). On average, round-trip fares are around $909.

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

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Panama, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 12% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Houston to Panama?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Panama during the evening with average prices of $681. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $942.

Key details for Houston to Panama flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$289
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Panama City

Your Houston to Panama flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Houston to Panama?

    Yes. Fares from Houston to Panama are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $789 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Houston to Panama?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Houston to Panama have ranged from $789 to $1,080.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Panama?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Houston to Panama: United Airlines.

  • Where in Panama can I fly nonstop from Houston?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Houston to Panama City.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Houston to Panama?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Houston to Panama average $929 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Miami (MIA) (avg. price $599)
    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) (avg. price $721)
    • San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) (avg. price $748)

  • How long is a flight from Houston to Panama?

    Flights from Houston to Panama take 4h 12m on average.

  • How often are flights from Houston to Panama delayed and what's the average delay?

    15% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 1h 53m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Panama?

    On flights from Houston to Panama you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Panama?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Panama include:

    • ATLAPA Conventions Center
    • Panama Old Cathedral
    • Veneto Casino
    • Ancon Hill

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Houston to Panama?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Houston to Panama departs at 9:34 am and the latest departs at 2:27 pm. Nonstop flights take about 4h 12m.

Your guide to booking Houston to Panama flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 41% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid April when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 12% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in Panama City, which is the most popular destination in Panama. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Bocas del Toro, Río Hato and Boquete.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Panama. If you'd rather save money, the route from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport via Miami (MIA) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Houston to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to Panama? 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 1553 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

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

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

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

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

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.

It was great. I really love the app. User friendly and very comprehensive when it comes to having information at my fingertips tips related my travel.

Seat would not recline, and charger did not work. Person in front of me reclined before we took off and left it reclined when they got off the plane. Nobody ever told them to put their seat in upright position....which meant I was somewhat trapped in my window seat when deplaning. Another passenger had to go to their seat and un-recline so I could get out.

- delayed because video screens not working - delayed getting a gate at DCA Just continued bad experience IAH to DCA.

I couldn’t give an honest evaluation, because the Houston airport has a problem and I was stand up for several hours and after a long trip from Munich I feel really very tired

The experience was good overall; however, my United Airlines Mileage Plus Account didn't reflect my flights to Houston from Newark. In essence, my mileage rewards points do not reflect my actual travel. This should be corrected.

Good flight, even though there was a delay, still got back on time

First class flight crew was barely available. They came through 3 times while we were on the plane for nearly 4 hours.

It was partially ok .. not anything like from Orlando to Houston... first the flight attendant was not so nice and insisted on have a small backpack down when really was not to put in danger anyone, also the beverages they were not so good... not big chance to select other tea.. the seat was partially ok could not have those flips to hold your head.. and finally when it land off in Guadalajara, it was raining and the flight was going to the main area then go back and drop us out of nowhere with the rain.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

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

The boarding agent and checked bag agent were both rude. It only takes a second to be kind. However, the flight crew was amazing. I got a turkey sandwich and it wasn't bad---not great but not bad. The internet was my biggest problem. This was a work trip and I REALLY needed the internet to meet a deadline but it didn't work for 80% of the trip. Very disappointing.

I tried to check in beforehand from Ireland. The Jet Blue website sent me to the Aer Lingus website and vice versa. I tried to get a boarding pass at Dublin Airport as well, but they said they couldn't help me either. I had to wait until I arrived at the gate in Boston to secure a boarding pass...it was a bit nerve wracking.

Great flight. Best in years. Very clean craft. Easy boarding. Communicative pilot. Friendly flight attendants. Absolutely smooth take off, in flight and landing. Very comfortable seats. Smoothest flight I've experienced in years. THANK YOU JET BLUE!

I was asked to pony up an additional $239 (over the $735 paid originally) for a one way middle seat, which was very uncomfortable. Where did you expect me to sit?

Jet Blue sevice was good. Just don't understand why they charge for earphones to listen to flight entertainment. Other than that, everything was excellent.

Mostly good, flight take off in time and land earlier I can’t ask for more..

The crew was not nice this time. I asked for a drink one time and the girl didn’t say anything to me and just got me the hot drink while walking super fast to the back. We were sitting in the back and she wasn’t doing anything except socializing. She was upset I asked for something and she had to do her job. I also didn’t fully have it in my hands when she handed it to me so it was dangerous. She was abrupt and rude. She wouldn’t allow for people to spread out like previous flights we had been on if they were empty, and there were empty rows. It was strange and she enjoyed being angry at us.

The flight left unexpectedly early. Although I checked in at the gate, the crew made no attempt to contact me to inform me that what had been a delayed flight was now departing before the scheduled departure time. No announcement on the PA, no phone call. When I checked back at the gate for the delay status just before the scheduled departure time, I was told the doors were already locked and the flight had left.

The wifi didn't work and I needed to do some work. This was a business trip.

Jet blue just had great service overall! Only a little turbulence heading out of Austin, otherwise the jet stream helped the speed of the trip!

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