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All three of New York’s major international airports offer a variety of accessibility services, including discounted disability parking spaces, AIRA for the visually impaired and wheelchair accessibility throughout the terminals and in restrooms. In addition, Newark International Airport uses the Sunflower lanyard to identify passengers with hidden disabilities who may require additional assistance.

Panama City is located 10.5 miles southwest of Panama City Tocumen International Airport. The cheapest means of transport from the airport to the city is through the city’s operated Metrobus service. Alternatively, you can decide to use ridesharing apps or either of the two taxi companies that operate at the airport, Radio Taxi Plaza Tocumen or Amber Luna.

All three international airports in New York offer both long-term and short-term parking options. The airports’ systems allow you to check the space availability at each of their parking lots before arrival. They accept payment through credit cards, debit cards, EZ-Pass Plus, and contactless payment. The parking lots at the three airports also provide vehicle services and electric vehicle charging.

New York has an intricate public transit system that facilitates easy access to each of its three major airports. Getting to John F. Kennedy International Airport is the most convenient as you will only be required to catch the Long Island Railroad, after which you will transfer to the AirTrain at Jamaica Station. Getting to Newark International Airport from Midtown Manhattan requires you to take the New Jersey Transit Train and then the AirTrain. Getting to LaGuardia International Airport will require you to take a train, then hop on the bus to the airport.

Among airlines operating New York to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Copa Airlines
• United Airlines

Flights from New York to Panama City may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $497 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $692 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the New York to Panama City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $675 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $720, a difference of $45. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 to Panama City route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Panama City flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:16 am and lands at 6:40 am
• Latest: departs at 3:44 pm and lands at 9:08 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $681. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Panama City takes 5h 24m, covering 2,213 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $613 to $4,516. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $304, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 21m, compared with 8h 22m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 8h 39m via Orlando (MCO).

Panama City is 1 hour behind New York (Eastern Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from New York to Panama City range from $589 to $834, with an average of $681 over the past 12 months. Anything below $589 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the New York to Panama City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.