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Panama City.Rs48,313 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs48,313, select.
Panama City.Rs52,112 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs52,112, select.
Panama City.Rs53,173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs53,173, select.
Panama City.Rs53,239 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs53,239, select.
Panama City.Rs54,347 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,347, select.
Panama City.Rs76,906 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,906, select.
Panama City.Rs78,687 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs78,687, select.
Panama City.Rs95,968 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs95,968, select.
Panama City.Rs98,985 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs98,985, select.
Panama City.Rs111,086 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs111,086, select.
Panama City.Rs124,351 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,351, select.
Panama City.Rs124,683 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,683, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Panama City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Panama City flights are currently cheapest in December.
Oct
from Rs54,347
Nov
from Rs52,112
Dec
from Rs48,313
Jan
from Rs53,173
Feb
from Rs53,239
Mar
from Rs78,687
Apr
from Rs98,985
May
from Rs76,906
Jun
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Jul
from Rs95,968
Aug
from Rs111,086
Sep
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Direct flights from New York Newark to Panama City

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New York to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs48,313
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time5 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Panama City: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Panama City: Panama City Paitilla, Balboa and Panama City Tocumen International.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Panama City is Rs114,767. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to Panama City.
Copa and United fly direct from New York Newark to Panama City.
As of October 2025, there are 34 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Panama City.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Panama City is usually December.
If you're flying from New York Newark Airport, the cheapest airport near Panama City is Panama City Tocumen International – which is 17.9 km away from the centre of Panama City. We've found flights into this airport from Rs114,767.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Panama City on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Panama City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Panama City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Panama City, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is October, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Panama City.

Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Panama City: what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is one hour behind New York, where Newark Liberty International Airport is located.

  • With 11 weekly flights between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 09:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from EWR to PTY is with United Airlines at 23:59.

  • To avoid missing your EWR to Panama City flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • Start your journey at EWR and fly straight to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). That will be your arrival point when searching for Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City tickets.

  • Take to the skies with United Airlines. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from EWR to Panama City. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

  • Travelling from central New York to EWR takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to EWR:

  • When it comes to Newark Liberty International Airport's on-time performance, 73.3% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Panama City

  • Rs48,313 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City flight. A return flight ticket right now is Rs114,767. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from EWR to Panama City.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from EWR to Panama City.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City.

Airports in Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX to explore Panama City and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from EWR to Panama City can help you get the lowest rate.

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

  • Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. After your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 25 minutes.

  • After stepping off your EWR to Panama City flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to PAC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.

Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)

  • Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) is around 16 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City.

  • If you don't want to make your way to the centre, choose a hotel near BLB. Get comfortable at one of these options after your EWR to Panama City flight:

  • Begin your trip without stressing over how to get to where you're going with a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted companies here like Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.

  • If you're searching for a specific make or model, book your ride from BLB around one week ahead of your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, as well as a better price.

Best time to go to Panama City

  • Visit Panama City in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from EWR to Panama City in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.

More about Panama City

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Panama City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Panama City:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Casco Viejo, Panama Canal Museum and Cinta Costera are must-do's during your Panama City adventure.

Explore more of Panama

  • You've seen Panama City, now it's time to discover other parts of Panama. Journey around 322 kilometres west to David to check off its popular sights. From Parque Cervantes to Altos del Rio Park and Coquito Hills Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Panama, head for Santiago de Veraguas, about 193 kilometres south-west of Panama City. Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and La Placita San Juan De Dios are key reasons to visit.

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