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$252 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to New York

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Cheap Flights from Panama City to New York (PTY-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to New York 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 New York

Mon, Aug 11 - Fri, Sep 5
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10:05 pm - 8:30 pmPTY-EWR
21h 25m2 stops
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6:10 am - 12:45 amEWR-PTY
19h 35m2 stops
Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
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2:55 am - 12:55 pmPTY-JFK
10h 00m1 stop
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5:50 am - 2:50 pmJFK-PTY
9h 00m1 stop
$449Avianca
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 5
Copa Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 3:59 amPTY-JFK
5h 14mnonstop
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2:15 am - 7:31 amJFK-PTY
5h 16mnonstop
$473Copa Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 3:48 pmPTY-EWR
5h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 2:45 pmEWR-PTY
9h 00m1 stop
$473United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 8:11 amPTY-LGA
17h 01m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:56 pmLGA-PTY
7h 56m1 stop
$475Delta
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 5
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 9:35 amPTY-EWR
18h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pmEWR-PTY
7h 55m1 stop
$475Delta
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 4:04 pmPTY-EWR
5h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 6:38 pmEWR-PTY
9h 23m1 stop
$478United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:59 amPTY-LGA
18h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 1:36 pmLGA-PTY
18h 17m1 stop
$484American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 12:29 amPTY-EWR
8h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 1:36 pmEWR-PTY
24h 46m1 stop
$484American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 22
Copa Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 12:46 amPTY-JFK
5h 10mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 2:36 pmJFK-PTY
5h 36mnonstop
$489Copa Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to New York

 
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.
Airlines
Copa Airlines

Copa's B737 MAX 9 offers lie-flat beds in business class for enhanced comfort on longer flights.


Copa's Showpass system offers digital entertainment via personal devices on newer Boeing 737 MAX models.

United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with restaurant dining for premium passengers.


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; T-Mobile customers enjoy free streaming on most flights.

Airports
PTY

For U.S.-bound travelers, expect a secondary security screening at the gate, so arrive early to avoid delays.

Read more about PTYby Mark Chesnut
EWR

Use the AirTrain to connect to NJ Transit or Amtrak for easy access to New York City from EWR.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
JFK

Travel between JFK and Manhattan via subway or train to avoid traffic and save money compared to taxis or rideshares.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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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 New York flights

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

What is the cheapest Panama City to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Panama City to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Panama City to New York cost $308 and was between Panama City (PTY) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $308.

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

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

For Panama City to New York, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from New York back to Panama City, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to New York?

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, 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 is May, where tickets cost $488 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $589 and $580 respectively.

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

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 $679 on average.

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

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, 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, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$252
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Panama City to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Panama City to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 New York

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Panama City to New York City?

    Copa Airlines and Multiple Airlines offer flights from PTY to NYC with less carbon footprint of about 35% and 31%, respectively. Each passenger on flights operating along these routes emits about 4082 lb average amount of CO. Copa and Multiple Airlines have taken initiatives towards promoting sustainability on flights from PTY to NYC by implementing measures like improving fuel efficiency, introducing carbon offsetting programs, reducing ground emissions, and optimizing fuel burn rate.

  • Which airline has favorable pet policies for Panama City to New York City?

    Copa Airlines has the most favorable pet policies for traveling between Panama City and New York City. The weight limit for pets that travel in the cabin with Copa Airlines is about 20 lb, which includes both the pet and its container. Onboard, only cats and dogs are allowed. They should be healthy and well-groomed. A valid health certificate from a certified veterinarian and all essential documents are mandatory.

  • Can I acquire rental cars from John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    Yes, several car rental options are available from JFK Airport. The car rental center can be found near the arrivals level of Terminal A-East off of JFK Expressway. With car rental companies operating free shuttles, getting to the rental facility is easy. Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, and National are among the many car rental agencies found at the airport.

  • Which airline from Panama City to New York City will be the best when traveling with children?

    Copa Airlines is an excellent option for traveling to New York City with children. Their services include kid-friendly options like pre-ordering meals for children, onboard entertainment, and prioritizing handling their baggage. Children aged five to 11 who travel alone can also benefit from their unaccompanied minor service.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to New York was $252 for a one-way ticket and $445 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to New York from Panama City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Panama City to New York?

    On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Panama City Tocumen Intl. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 3 airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

    Iberia, Delta, Air France, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Panama City to New York flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to New York?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Panama City and New York.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to New York are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $590 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $711 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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.

  • 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?

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

    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 with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline.

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

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $339 or less one-way and $563 or less round-trip.
  • The main international airport serving Panama City is Panama City (PTY) Airport. The city center is approximately 16 miles east of the airport. The airport serves as the main hub of Copa Airlines. Copa Airlines departs from Terminal 1 at Panama City (PTY) Airport.
  • Airlines flying from Panama City to New York City suit passengers with limited mobility. Airlines such as Copa Airlines and United provide seating options that are accessible with extra legroom and armrests, pre-boarding choices, and wheelchair assistance services.
  • When traveling from Panama City to New York City, a business class ticket offers many advantages that can make the journey more enjoyable. The primary benefits of a business class ticket on Copa Airlines include access to more generous seating and legroom, personalized service and attention from the flight attendants, complimentary meals and beverages, and more baggage allowances.
  • Passengers flying onboard Copa Airlines from Panama City (PTY) to New York City (NYC) can bring onboard two pieces of carry-on bags with a maximum combined weight of around 40 lb. The maximum weight of checked bags must not exceed 50 lb and the maximum combined dimensions of 62 inches.
  • Passengers from Panama City to New York City will have several layover options. Copa Airlines has a layover at Miami International Airport (MIA), while Multiple Airlines layovers at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta international airport (ATL). The layover for United Airlines is at Washington D.C. Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to New York?

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

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Panama City Tocumen Intl to New York

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Copa Airlines

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Friday

Copa Airlines

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Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

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New York to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Copa Airlines

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Panama City to New York

 
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 New York? 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 1493 reviews
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
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horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025PTY - IAD
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horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

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.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

Food was terrible. Crew was kind but skipped over my row for providing sandwiches and beverages.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

More racist flight attandants maybe because i sm an attracticted darkskin latino man but once again bad flight attamdants they ignored me the whole flight even the woman sitting next to me notice how rude they were towards me i really never want to fly united or american airlines they alawsys have the rudesslt and racist flight attandants

We loved the United lounge near our gate and a rep named Aimee who was GREAT

Cramped seat even in economy plus seat 10A. Over booked flight, no space for the bags

Awful. There was a minor problem with a fridge and they had us 2 hours in the runway before take off. The paper work alone took them half hour. There was no attemp to make up time up while in teansit and when we arrived, they had us another half hour in the plane because of traffic. I, and a bunch of people, lost their onnection flights for 5 to 10 minutes. Not even the attemp to wait given thar all delays, but the taxing, were United's fault. Then another 45 mins to get an agent and no flight alternatives for 2 days. Im am very disapointed with this "premium carrier".

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was On time and landed 30 mins early considering we were flying into Newark. No complaints.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The flight was canceled the day of the flight. United says it was FAA issue, with some 35 flights canceled and more delayed.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

A cookie and a soda, packed like sardines, will never be a positive experience. Also, boarded a 5:30 flight at 7:45pm

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

The flight was two hours late to take off. The captain kept making announcements in English, but the volume on the speakers was low and we could not hear him. The flight attendant’s French translation was loud and clear, but we couldn’t understand French. The crew was nowhere to be found to relay what the captain was announcing. Very frustrating experience. American has to do better.

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Flight was delayed bc of mechanical issue. New plane had different configuration so some seats had to be switched. They called all passengers who needed new boarding cards. They did not call us so we thought our seats were the same and fine. When we boarded they informed us our receipts had changed and we are now all sitting separate and in the back row. Both my daughters had meltdowns and started to cry and once we got on the flight, we figured out how we could sit closer to each other, but this was very upsetting.

You ant watch TV if you don't have a device, the seats have more space, and the snacks are different.

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

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

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

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

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