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

• Earliest: departs at 7:24 am and lands at 9:47 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:53 am.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City.

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Guatemala City takes 2h 23m, covering 843 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 Panama City to Guatemala City range from $266 to $328, with an average of $299 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $299 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 $267 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $309 for nonstop.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Guatemala City flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Guatemala City flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $264 to $1,483. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Guatemala City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $267, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Ace
• Thrifty

Flights from Panama City to Guatemala City usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA).

Evening 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 Panama City to Guatemala City route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 49% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $295 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $312, a difference of $17.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Guatemala City.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 6h 12m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and 8h 59m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Guatemala City are National Palace of Culture and Catedral Primada Metropolitana de Santiago. These are among the most viewed places in Guatemala City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Panama City to Guatemala 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.