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Cheapest round-trip
$550
Typical prices: $394-$663
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/19Tue 8/25
TPA - PTY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$283
Typical prices: $193-$439
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Mon 8/10
TPA - PTY • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $550 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Cheapest • Avg $432 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Panama City (TPA-PTY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Panama City

Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
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5:21 am - 7:39 am
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PTY
3h 18mnonstop
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6:42 pm - 11:05 pm
PTY
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TPA
3h 23mnonstop
$550Copa Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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9:40 am - 5:12 pm
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PTY
7h 32m
1 stop
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8:55 am - 5:37 pm
PTY
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TPA
8h 42m
1 stop
$555United Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
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7:00 am - 8:34 pm
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PTY
14h 34m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 8:45 pm
PTY
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TPA
33h 35m
2 stops
$558Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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3:27 pm - 5:45 pm
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PTY
3h 18mnonstop
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6:42 pm - 11:05 pm
PTY
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TPA
3h 23mnonstop
$560Copa Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:14 pm
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PTY
8h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 10:41 am
PTY
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TPA
18h 11m
1 stop
$565United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
1:02 pm - 12:39 pm
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PTY
24h 37m
2 stops
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3:35 pm - 10:29 am
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TPA
17h 54m
2 stops
$569American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:42 pm - 2:00 pm
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PTY
18h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 11:33 pm
PTY
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TPA
6h 58m
1 stop
$572American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:56 pm - 12:16 pm
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PTY
18h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:16 pm - 10:12 am
PTY
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TPA
19h 56m
2 stops
$574American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:37 pm
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PTY
12h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 3:30 pm
PTY
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TPA
23h 00m
1 stop
$575United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
8:42 pm - 2:00 pm
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PTY
18h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 10:53 am
PTY
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TPA
18h 18m
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$577American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

When flying from Tampa to Panama City, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tampa, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Panama City is October, where tickets cost $442 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $643 and $615 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa 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 $617 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Panama City, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tampa 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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on TPA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$283
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Tampa to Panama City

When to book flights from Tampa to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Panama 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 Tampa to Panama City

  • Which airlines operating this route are known for their efforts to reduce carbon emissions?

    Among the airlines operating the Tampa to Panama City route, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines are known for their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. These airlines employ several strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. They invest in fuel-efficient aircraft and regularly upgrade their fleets to incorporate newer, more environmentally friendly models.

  • Which airlines offer complimentary meal service in economy class for flights from Tampa to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines and American Airlines are among the carriers that provide complimentary meal service for passengers traveling in Business Class. Apart from delectable meals, these airlines also offer a variety of beverages including beer and wine to add luxury and comfort to the journey.

  • Can I upgrade my ticket after I have already booked it?

    It is possible to upgrade your Tampa to Panama City ticket after booking, depending on the airline and the availability of upgraded seats. American Airlines allows you to request an upgrade for up to three legs of a trip. You can make your upgrade request at the time of booking or any other time before checking in.

  • Can I carry a personal item in addition to my carry-on bag from Tampa to Panama City?

    Yes, most airlines on this route will allow you to carry a personal item in addition to your carry-on bag. United Airlines allows these items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you, and they must be no larger than 9 x 10 x 17 inches.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Panama City was $283 for a one-way ticket and $550 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Tampa and on arrival in Panama City.

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

    When flying out of Tampa you will be using Tampa. You will be landing at Panama City, also known as Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

    JetBlue, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Panama City flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Panama City are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $533 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $771 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $230 or less one-way and $450 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to break your Tampa (TPA) to Panama City (PTY) flight, common layover cities include Miami (MIA) when flying with American Airlines or LATAM Airlines. Copa Airlines offers layovers at either Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), while Delta typically has layovers at Atlanta Jackson (ATL) to help you explore or relax before reaching Panama City.
  • For families traveling on the Tampa to Panama City route, we recommend booking United Airlines or Delta Airlines. These airlines provide pre-boarding for families with children under six, allowing them more time to settle in. Additionally, they offer an in-flight entertainment system with various channels and games suitable for kids.
  • If you have any dietary preferences, you can request a special meal in advance from your airlines, including Delta, Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa. We recommend requesting at least 24 to 48 hours before your scheduled departure to allow the airline better accommodate your dietary preferences.
  • You can bring your pet on the flight with you on your flight from Tampa to Panama City. Some airlines allow this service, and one of them is Spirit Airlines. However, it's important to note that when flying with Spirit Airlines, your pet will count as one-plus-one carry-on luggage. The dimensions of the pet container should not exceed 18"x14"x9" in overall dimensions and must fit under the seat in front of you.
  • If you are traveling with an elderly person from Tampa to Panama City, Delta, United, and Copa Airlines provide priority boarding, assistance with carry-on luggage, wheelchair aids, and special seating arrangements for the elderly. Just inform your airline in advance that you will need such services during the flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Panama City?

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

Direct departures

Tampa to Panama City Tocumen Intl

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Copa Airlines

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Saturday

Copa Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Tampa

Monday

Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

Copa Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to Panama City? 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1569 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAS - PTY
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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.

This airline doesn’t five and dime you for everything. I do think that a checked bag should be included in every fare.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

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.

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.

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

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

$120 for a carry on bag !!!!!! Insane. Back-breaking seats. Do not recline. Food service is a disgrace. They give only water and a salty snack. Everything else has a price.

My fly was cancelled so i run to the airport and fight for my fly Thank god at the end was good

Terrible. Flight was delayed without explanation, airplane was in poor condition (old, dirty) and crew was not in a good mood.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

At least free water in all flights Beverages are desired in international flights Luggage damages need be refund!

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