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Cheapest round-trip
$305
Typical prices: $352-$565
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Tue 10/6Mon 10/19
RDU - PTY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$617
Typical prices: $388-$572
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/11Fri 9/18
RDU - PTY • Non-stop
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Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 4h 24m
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Most punctual • 92% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Panama City (RDU-PTY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Panama 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Panama City

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:31 pm
RDU
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PTY
13h 26m
1 stop
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3:30 pm - 1:49 pm
PTY
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RDU
21h 19m
2 stops
$305United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 21
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7:05 am - 7:31 pm
RDU
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PTY
13h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:19 pm
PTY
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RDU
10h 34m
1 stop
$305United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:16 pm
RDU
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PTY
6h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:16 pm - 10:14 pm
PTY
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RDU
7h 58m
1 stop
$305American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:16 pm
RDU
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PTY
6h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:16 pm - 10:14 pm
PTY
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RDU
7h 58m
1 stop
$306American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4
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3:19 pm - 4:04 am
RDU
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PTY
13h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 2:17 pm
PTY
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RDU
21h 47m
1 stop
$385Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
Copa Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 2:14 pm
RDU
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PTY
22h 09m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 11:08 am
PTY
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RDU
18h 38m
1 stop
$393Copa Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:26 pm - 12:39 pm
RDU
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PTY
18h 13m
2 stops
GOL Logo
1:16 pm - 11:57 pm
PTY
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RDU
9h 41m
1 stop
$403GOL
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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3:19 pm - 4:04 am
RDU
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PTY
13h 45m
1 stop
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3:30 pm - 12:33 pm
PTY
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RDU
20h 03m
2 stops
$476Copa Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 12
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6:20 am - 12:58 pm
RDU
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PTY
7h 38m
1 stop
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2:24 pm - 12:28 am
PTY
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RDU
9h 04m
1 stop
$652Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:15 am - 12:58 pm
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PTY
8h 43m
1 stop
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2:23 pm - 12:28 am
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RDU
9h 05m
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$652Delta
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Panama 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 Raleigh to Panama City departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Panama City from Raleigh usually cost between $473 and $833 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $305 on United Airlines (Oct 5-Oct 20).

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Panama City on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Panama 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 Raleigh to Panama City is October, where tickets cost $388 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $869 and $701 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Panama 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 $670 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Panama 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 Raleigh to Panama City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Panama City

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

Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Mark Chesnut

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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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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$193
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Panama City

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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Panama City

  • How many flights are there between Raleigh and Panama City per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Raleigh and lands in Panama City, with an average flight time of 4h 24m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Panama City was $193 for a one-way ticket and $305 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Raleigh and Panama City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Panama City flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Panama City on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Panama City are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $711 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $611 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Panama 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 Raleigh to Panama City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Panama 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 Panama City with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and PTY 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 Raleigh to Panama 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 Panama City from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $144 or less one-way and $487 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Panama City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Raleigh to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Panama 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8497 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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7.2Food
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Awful. There was an unexpected delay of nearly three hours because there were not enough flight attendants. I understand this is likely due to FAA regulations; but in that case, Delta should coordinate with smaller airports such as RDU to have extra flight attendants on the ground and "on call". In addition, this was the second 2-hour+ delay to Boston on this route in one week.

2.0 MediocreAidan, Jul 2026
RDU - BOS
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Awful. There was an unexpected delay of nearly three hours because there were not enough flight attendants. I understand this is likely due to FAA regulations; but in that case, Delta should coordinate with smaller airports such as RDU to have extra flight attendants on the ground and "on call". In addition, this was the second 2-hour+ delay to Boston on this route in one week.

No food or drink, Not much conversation with crew. They didn't come through to check on people. There were no charging stations or wifi to watch movies. It was like being on a bus in the air.

This flight was originally delayed by ~45 minutes; which is fine. However, there were additional delays due to late offboarding of the prior flight, unclear issues with the boarding process, delays on the tarmac, and exceptionally long taxiing. None of these issues were communicated proactively. Additionally, the flight had exceptionally rough turbulence, which led to a very uncomfortable flight and no traditional beverage service. Again, this is understandable, but it was not communicated up-front by the flight team.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Flight was 3 hours late so only had an OK experience

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

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

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

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

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.

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 didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

Food is terrible. Flight is outdated and seats are not comfy.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

horrible website for checking in- no option just to write the passport number; ludicrous

It’s love good long way travel!! I always want more give me price down i want ever month travel I miss travel only North Carolina to Thailand in my love her !!

I found the seats ergonomically uncomfortable forcing the body to seat slightly hunched. For a short flight I worked on adjustments but for a longer flight, it would be difficult.

For some unknown reason, my checked bag didn't arrive at the same time. I got to my destination about 30 minutes late (5pm) and my bag was delivered to my hotel at 2:06am.... in the past 4 flights with AA, they been delayed and I've missed connections and my bags. Poor service.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Everything was great except boarding for the flight from Charlotte to Raleigh and seating from New Orleans to Charlotte.

For an over three hour long flight one pack of cookies was not enough.

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