Flying from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
New York is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as New York.
With 27 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:17am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from JFK to PTY is with Copa Airlines at 3:44pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to PTY, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Get to your destination in one go from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with Copa Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from JFK.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between JFK and PTY is Copa.
Copa sets the standard for punctuality. An impressive 82.96% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to PTY leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check if flying out of EWR makes more sense for your journey.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to PTY are offered by United Airlines.
United has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to PTY route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Panama City Tocumen International Airport, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and PTY:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to PTY flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Reserve a plane ticket from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and PTY are:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near PTY:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight.
Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
At the moment, Rs72,885 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs162,412. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from New York to PTY by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
January is the busiest month for flights from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Plan your visit to Panama City in September for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your New York to PTY plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
Your visit to Panama City should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Casco Viejo, Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Independence Square.
Explore more of Panama
Seek out new adventure and dive deeper into Panama. Santiago de Veraguas is around 209 kilometres southwest of Panama City and is full of things to see and do, including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.
Penonomé is another well-known destination in Panama and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Panama City. No journey is complete without seeing Charco Verde, Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar and Balneario El Potrero.
