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$168 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to Mexico City

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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Mexico City (PTY-MEX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to Mexico City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Panama City to Mexico City

Thu, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 14
Avianca Logo
9:55 am - 6:05 pmPTY-MEX
9h 10m1 stop
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12:40 am - 4:30 pmMEX-PTY
14h 50m1 stop
$318Avianca
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Sat, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 4
Avianca Logo
11:20 am - 1:55 amPTY-MEX
15h 35m1 stop
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12:40 am - 8:55 amMEX-PTY
7h 15m1 stop
$319Avianca
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Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
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3:06 pm - 5:45 pmPTY-MEX
3h 39mnonstop
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8:55 am - 1:47 pmMEX-PTY
3h 52mnonstop
$325Aeromexico
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Mon, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 10
Avianca Logo
8:10 pm - 10:55 amPTY-MEX
15h 45m1 stop
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12:40 am - 10:10 amMEX-PTY
8h 30m1 stop
$329Avianca
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Mon, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 11
Copa Airlines Logo
9:26 pm - 12:15 amPTY-MEX
3h 49mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 8:16 pmMEX-PTY
3h 46mnonstop
$339Copa Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 6
Copa Airlines Logo
10:19 pm - 1:00 amPTY-MEX
3h 41mnonstop
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1:40 am - 6:21 amMEX-PTY
3h 41mnonstop
$379Copa Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Sun, Jun 1
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3:20 am - 5:45 pmPTY-MEX
15h 25m2 stops
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12:40 am - 10:10 amMEX-PTY
8h 30m1 stop
Sat, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 4
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9:55 am - 5:45 pmPTY-MEX
32h 50m2 stops
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12:40 am - 8:55 amMEX-PTY
7h 15m1 stop
Fri, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 9:30 pmPTY-MEX
30h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 8:02 pmMEX-PTY
30h 47m3 stops
$1,294United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 10:30 pmPTY-MEX
31h 50m2 stops
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5:40 pm - 8:02 pmMEX-PTY
25h 22m3 stops
$1,298United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to Mexico City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
PTY

For a smooth departure, check which terminal your airline uses at PTY. Copa Airlines check-in is in Terminal 2.

Read more about PTYby Mark Chesnut
MEX

Upon arrival at MEX, expect immigration to take 10-40 minutes. Porters are available for luggage assistance after customs.

Read more about MEXby Marisa Garcia
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to Mexico City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to Mexico City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to Mexico City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Panama City to Mexico City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Panama City to Mexico City, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Mexico City back to Panama City, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Mexico City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Panama City to Mexico City is February, where tickets cost $417 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $504 and $503 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Panama City to Mexico City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $387 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to Mexico City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Panama City to Mexico City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$168
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Panama City to Mexico City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to Mexico City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Panama City to Mexico City

  • Are there onsite hotels at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Courtyard by Marriott Mexico City Airport is within walking distance of the airport. You can book a room and rest if you arrive at night or experience flight delays. Apart from beds, you can enjoy other amenities, including entertainment, meals, drinks, and a shower.

  • How can I travel from downtown Panama City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport?

    The quickest way to get to the airport is by taking a taxi. However, you can take a bus from Albrook Bus Terminal. You can also take a train at Metro de Panama if you prefer public transport.

  • Which is the most sustainable flight from Panama City to Mexico City?

    Copa Airlines use sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the impact of carbon on the environment. These airlines ensure a greener environment by upgrading fleets since 2000 and using RNAV satellite navigation for fuel conservation. Furthermore, these airlines ensure efficiency by optimizing taking off and landing, speed and attitude, convenient flight scheduling, and maintaining the planes. In addition, it has a recycling program and uses biodegradable products to improve environmental cleanliness.

  • Is there public transport to downtown Mexico City from MEX airport?

    You can take a train at line 5 subway that takes 39 minutes, a line 4 bus that takes about 52min, or a shuttle that takes about 50 minutes to get to the city. You can take the night bus at line 1 subway, about 38 minutes to the city if you're traveling late.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to Mexico City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Mexico City was $168 for a one-way ticket and $318 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Panama City and Mexico City?

    A passport is required to fly from Panama City to Mexico City.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to Mexico City?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to Mexico City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to Mexico City?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Panama City and Mexico City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Panama City to Mexico City?

    There are nonstop flights from Panama City to Mexico City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Panama City to Mexico City, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to Mexico City are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $497 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to Mexico City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Panama City to Mexico City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Panama City to Mexico City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mexico City from Panama City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Panama City to Mexico City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Mexico City with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline. Booking your flights between Panama City and MEX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Panama City to Mexico City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mexico City from Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Panama City to Mexico City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $504 or less one-way and $355 or less round-trip.
  • If you need to relax, enjoy a meal, or drink before your flight, you can rest at Panama City Tocumen International airport (PTY) lounges. If you're flying economy, you need to pay at the door, buy an annual pass, or purchase a day pass. The lounges include Tocumen Royal Saloon on the 3rd Floor, Copa Club on the 2nd floor, and The Lounge Panama near Gate 115.
  • Panama City Tocumen International Airport offers convenient car parking areas near the airport’s Main Terminal T1 and South Terminal T2. Alternatively, you can park your car on the off-site parking sites that are pocket-friendly and offer you a ride to your convenient airport terminal.
  • Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) is a hub for Aeromexico, Volaris, and Aeromar. It also serves domestic and international flights. At the same time, Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a regional hub between North America, the Caribbean, and South America and a base for Copa Airlines.
  • There are car rentals available near Terminals 1 and 2 at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. You can choose a car you prefer from several car rentals, including Dollar, National, and E-Z Rent-A-Car. A valid driver's license is the most needed document when renting a car. However, you must be at least 21 years old to rent a vehicle.
  • When choosing flights from Panama City to Mexico City, you can book Copa Airlines if you need in-flight entertainment. You can enjoy music in various languages, including English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Again, you can enjoy your own entertainment through Copa Showpass.

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to Mexico City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Emirates

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, +1 more

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Top airlines flying from Panama City to Mexico City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Panama City to Mexico City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1423 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
8.1Crew
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We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

2.0 MediocreCec, Apr 2025PTY - IAD
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We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Flight attendant -José? - was over the top friendly and professional. Beautiful new plane with lie flat seats in Business (worth it!)

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

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