PTY - MEX

$175 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to Mexico City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Panama City to Mexico City departing on 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to Mexico City, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to Mexico City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$276
Typical prices: $330-$470
Copa Airlines
Tue 12/30Tue 1/6
PTY - MEX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$175
Typical prices: $228-$359
Avianca
Tue 12/16
PTY - MEX • 1 stop
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For a smooth departure, check your terminal at PTY.
Expect immigration at MEX to take 10-40 minutes.
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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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

Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 6
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10:14 pm - 1:00 amPTY-MEX
3h 46mnonstop
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9:25 am - 2:06 pmMEX-PTY
3h 41mnonstop
$276Copa Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 31
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10:13 pm - 1:00 amPTY-MEX
3h 47mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 8:07 pmMEX-PTY
3h 37mnonstop
$282Copa Airlines
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Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
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5:25 pm - 12:05 pmPTY-MEX
19h 40m1 stop
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4:55 am - 12:45 amMEX-PTY
18h 50m1 stop
$285Avianca
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
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5:50 pm - 12:10 pmPTY-MEX
19h 20m1 stop
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11:10 pm - 4:55 pmMEX-PTY
16h 45m1 stop
$286Avianca
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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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2:55 pm - 3:00 amPTY-MEX
13h 05m1 stop
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12:40 am - 4:55 pmMEX-PTY
15h 15m1 stop
$287Avianca
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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5:50 pm - 3:00 amPTY-MEX
10h 10m1 stop
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5:00 am - 2:00 pmMEX-PTY
8h 00m1 stop
$288Avianca
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Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 16
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9:45 am - 3:00 amPTY-MEX
18h 15m1 stop
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4:00 am - 10:30 amMEX-PTY
5h 30m1 stop
$290Avianca
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Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
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10:05 pm - 12:05 pmPTY-MEX
15h 00m1 stop
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12:40 am - 10:10 amMEX-PTY
8h 30m1 stop
$298Avianca
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 14
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9:45 am - 10:55 pmPTY-MEX
14h 10m1 stop
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12:40 am - 4:55 pmMEX-PTY
15h 15m1 stop
$301Avianca
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 26
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3:20 am - 6:05 pmPTY-MEX
15h 45m1 stop
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4:55 am - 4:30 pmMEX-PTY
10h 35m1 stop
$304Avianca
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Panama City to Mexico City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Panama City to Mexico City departing in December.

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, Tuesday 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 July, where tickets cost $342 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $417 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 $364 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to Mexico City

 
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Airports
PTY

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

MEX

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

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$175
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $174 for a one-way ticket and $276 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 Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to Mexico City are Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $418 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $344 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $516 or less one-way and $269 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez.
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

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Thursday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Friday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Saturday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Sunday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Thursday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Friday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Saturday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Sunday

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

Aeromexico, Copa Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving 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 1558 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.9Food
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
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Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

6.0 GoodZach, Oct 2025DEN - PTY
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Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

It was OK. The flight is pretty long for the airlines to only offer a simple sandwich on business class. The entertainment is similar to that on other Skyteam members. Ultimately the airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it to me until the next day after a lengthy lost baggage report.

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Aeromexico crew made me check my hand luggage in the door of the plane. As soon as I reach Mexico City, I notice that my luggage was opened and 8 games of Nintendo Switch were stolen (700 dllrs value aprox) (the console was there) but the games were stolen. I am very dissapointed of Aeromexico and all the crew. Instead of being a good trip, It was a sad trip

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

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