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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 1:16 am and lands at 6:44 am
• Latest: departs at 3:44 pm and lands at 9:12 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 28m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City takes 5h 28m, covering 2,207 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City range from $589 to $774, with an average of $672 over the past 12 months. Anything below $589 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $672 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $534 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $687 for nonstop.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

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 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $542, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $661 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $691, a difference of $30.

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

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Panama City.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 24m, compared with 8h 36m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 9h via Miami (MIA).

Panama City is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Panama City flights:

• Copa 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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are several airlines that fly along this route, so you will have plenty of options. Among the airlines offering the most frequent departures to Panama City from JFK are Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Avianca.

Many of the flights along this route are direct, but if you are not on a nonstop flight, you can expect one layover depending on your airline. For example, Delta Air Lines has a layover in Atlanta (ATL), while American Airlines has one in Miami (MIA). If you fly with Avianca, you will likely have a layover in Bogota (BOG) before changing to a flight operated by Copa Airlines to land in Panama City.

To travel in a more environmentally-friendly way, first consider utilizing public transport to reach New York’s JFK airport in time for your flight and again to reach your destination in Panama City after you land. Next, consider booking a direct flight. This is because direct flights have less takeoffs and landings during the trip, cutting down on the amount of fuel used. If you must fly with one layover, consider booking Delta Air Lines, one of the most sustainable airlines on this route. Finally, consider booking an economy class ticket, as smaller seats come with smaller carbon footprints.

Citizens of the US will need their valid passport before flying to Panama. US citizens do not need any kind of visa to enter the country. Citizens of Panama will also need their valid passport as this is an international flight.