Flying from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the two main airports in Panama City.
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte.
Your flight from Panama City to CLT won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Panama City to CLT with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PTY and CLT include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Tocumen International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PTY land on schedule 86.03% of the time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is about 2 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to CLT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little easier. When flying out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB), you can book a flight ticket from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) stopping at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
Is around BLB 16 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
BLB has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 86.75%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and reach your destination as planned.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CLT if you're catching a late flight from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car and explore Charlotte and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Easirent and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Charlotte. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 4 hours 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Rs72,212 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Return flights start at Rs116,943. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to CLT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Panama City to CLT is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Charlotte. August is when most people book flights from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Panama City to CLT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 13ºC.
More about Charlotte
Start your Charlotte trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Charlotte should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres east of Charlotte, a visit to Raleigh will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of the United States, head for Durham, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are key reasons to visit.
