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Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Panama City flights:

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

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and Panama City.

Flights from Newark Airport to Panama City usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Copa 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 Newark Airport to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $490 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $749 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.

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 Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Miami (MIA) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Miami (MIA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Newark Airport to Panama City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $705 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $767, a difference of $62. 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 Newark Airport to Panama City route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Panama City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are Panama City Centre, Avenida Balboa and Multiplaza Pacific. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:47 pm and lands at 8:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:17 pm and lands at 8:32 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $743. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Panama City takes 5h 15m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $598 to $3,527. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $286, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Newark Airport to Panama City flights. 77% 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 01m, compared with 8h 04m via Miami (MIA) and 8h 39m via Orlando (MCO).

Panama City is 1 hour behind Newark Airport (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 Newark Airport to Panama City range from $652 to $857, with an average of $743 over the past 12 months. Anything below $652 counts as a good deal.

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