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$255 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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 John F Kennedy Intl departing on 6/13. 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 New York, 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 New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$599
Typical prices: $688-$488
Avianca
Sat 7/18Wed 7/22
PTY - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$632
Typical prices: $744-$488
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/23Mon 7/27
PTY - JFK • Non-stop
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For U.S. flights, arrive early at PTY for extra screening.
Use the AirTrain from Lefferts Blvd to JFK terminals.
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl (PTY-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl

Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
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4:25 am - 1:55 pm
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JFK
8h 30m
1 stop
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7:35 am - 5:00 pm
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PTY
10h 25m
1 stop
$599Avianca
Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
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4:25 am - 1:55 pm
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8h 30m
1 stop
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3:35 pm - 12:35 am
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PTY
10h 00m
1 stop
$601Avianca
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 14
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4:25 am - 1:55 pm
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8h 30m
1 stop
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3:00 am - 10:30 am
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8h 30m
1 stop
$602Avianca
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jul 5
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3:50 pm - 1:15 am
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8h 25m
1 stop
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7:35 am - 5:00 pm
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10h 25m
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$604Avianca
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
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3:50 pm - 1:15 am
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8h 25m
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3:00 am - 10:30 am
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$605Avianca
Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 24
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3:50 pm - 1:15 am
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8h 25m
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3:30 am - 4:55 pm
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PTY
14h 25m
2 stops
$606Avianca
Thu, Jun 25 - Fri, Jul 3
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3:50 pm - 2:05 am
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9h 15m
1 stop
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7:35 am - 5:00 pm
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10h 25m
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$608Avianca
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:25 am - 1:55 pm
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8h 30m
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3:20 pm - 12:40 am
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10h 20m
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$612Avianca
Thu, Jun 25 - Wed, Jul 1
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3:50 pm - 2:05 am
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9h 15m
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3:35 pm - 12:35 am
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10h 00m
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$614Avianca
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10
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3:50 pm - 1:15 am
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8h 25m
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3:00 am - 10:30 am
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Panama City, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $522 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $653 and $600 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $454 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$322
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $322 for a one-way ticket and $599 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Panama City and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Panama City and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Panama City to New York, Copa Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to New York are Copa Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $611 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $319 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline. Booking your flights between Panama City and JFK 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $445 or less one-way and $631 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
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 New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines,Euroairlines

Copa Airlines,Euroairlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines,Euroairlines

Copa Airlines,Euroairlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Panama City to New York. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Panama City to John F Kennedy Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1578 reviews
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DAV - PTY
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Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

Avoid at all costs. My wife had to stay back on a connecting flight as her parents flight was delayed. 10 days later on the way back they cancelled all our flights. We had to rebook all four of us on the next days flight.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

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

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

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

A chaotic and uncomfortable experience from start to finish. The boarding process was a disaster; despite group numbers, it was a free-for-all that the staff failed to manage (especially after group 5). Once on board, the "entertainment" was non-existent. There are no seatback screens, and the mobile app selection is incredibly thin. The hardware is severely dated. My seat had zero cushioning left—it felt like sitting on a hard board for the entire flight—and the legroom was cramped. To make matters worse, the bathroom was repulsive, with toilet paper, soiled paper towels and liquid/pee all over the floor. When I did interact with the crew, they provided the absolute bare minimum and made me feel like an inconvenience for asking for anything. Avoid this flight if you can.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Movie selections were very limited. Meals were not f So good.

AA is flying sub par aging 787's to Tokyo. I fly other 787's long haul and these are at the bottom. Seats don't work well, tray tables don't work well and were dirty. The flight was great, the plane was not.

Meals were not so good. Snack between the meals was very bad. Like Japan Airlines, they could eliminate the snack and make the second meal much better.

This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

Overall, the flight went well and the service was good. However, there was a very frightening moment during landing in Bogotá. Just as the plane was about to touch down, it suddenly went back up into the air. The aircraft was not descending straight and seemed to move left and right, which made the situation feel unstable. This was quite scary. After going back up, the plane circled for about 15 minutes before attempting to land again. Although I understand that safety always comes first and situations like this can happen, it was still a shocking experience for passengers.

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

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