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

• Earliest: departs at 2:36 am and lands at 5:45 am
• Latest: departs at 6:31 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Miami to Panama City takes 3h 09m, covering 1,156 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 Miami to Panama City range from $352 to $545, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $448 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $373 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $455 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to Panama City flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $438 to $1,928. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Miami to Panama City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Miami to Panama City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $278.

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 Miami to Panama City usually depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Miami to Panama City route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 93% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Miami to Panama City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $465, a difference of $27.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Miami and Panama City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Copa Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 29m, compared with 8h 51m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 15h 06m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Panama City is 1 hour behind Miami (Eastern Time vs Eastern 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 Miami to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: 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.

Yes, passengers can leave the terminal whether or not they have passed the TSA security checkpoint. However, leaving the secure area means going through TSA screening again to return to the concourses. Passengers should also arrange to receive a call when flights resume normal operations.

Anything misplaced within the terminal can be reported at the Lost and Found office in North Terminal D on Level 4.

MIA’s Quick Pay stations let travelers prepay for parking at the Dolphin Garage, which serves concourses D and E. The Flamingo Garage serves concourses E–J for other airlines. Vehicles can stay in the garages for up to 45 days, except where "no overnight parking" is listed.