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Among airlines operating Panama City to Fort Lauderdale flights:

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

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

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Fort Lauderdale.

Flights from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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

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 Panama City to Fort Lauderdale:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $378 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $434 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$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 Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 5% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Panama City to Fort Lauderdale route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $385 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $108. 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 Panama City to Fort Lauderdale route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 13 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:03 pm and lands at 3:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:03 pm and lands at 3:15 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $430. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 12m, covering 1,175 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 $429 to $3,057. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $387, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Fort Lauderdale flights. 98% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 03m, compared with 10h 35m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 33m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Panama City (Eastern Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Ace
· Dollar
· Budget
· GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale range from $348 to $531, with an average of $430 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.