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Among airlines operating Panama City to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Houston.

Flights from Panama City to Houston usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

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 Houston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $468 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $967 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 Panama City to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Miami (MIA) - 53% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 9% 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 11% on the Panama City to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $857 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $955, a difference of $98. 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 Houston route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 12 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 12:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:41 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 56% above the route average of $890. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Houston takes 4h 23m, covering 1,762 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 $616 to $2,249. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Houston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $704, which is 65% above the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Houston flights. 95% 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 Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 36m, compared with 8h 00m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 8h 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Houston range from $634 to $1,066, with an average of $890 over the past 12 months. Anything below $634 counts as a good deal.