Flying from Panama City to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Panama City is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Las Vegas leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Touch down at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the chief entry point to Las Vegas.
Book a direct Panama City to Las Vegas flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7, making Las Vegas two hours behind Panama City.
With five weekly flights between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Panama City to Las Vegas with Copa Airlines at 18:04. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from PTY to LAS is with Copa Airlines at 18:44.
To ensure you board your Panama City to Las Vegas flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Las Vegas
To secure cheap Panama City to Las Vegas flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on plane tickets from Panama City to Las Vegas. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Panama City to Las Vegas, you can depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Fly from PTY to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) in one seamless trip.
Copa Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Panama City to Las Vegas plane tickets from PTY.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing Panama City to Las Vegas flights leaving from Tocumen International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Panama City to Las Vegas? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Tocumen International Airport:
Tocumen International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PTY land at their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to BLB from central Panama City in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Panama City to Las Vegas, stay in one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico Airport:
Most flights that leave Panama Pacifico Airport get to their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 87%.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The distance from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas is roughly 3 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Las Vegas. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and explore beyond Las Vegas's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week in advance of your Panama City to Las Vegas flight.
The street address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Panama City to Las Vegas. October is the busiest month to travel to Las Vegas. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Before locking in your Panama City to Las Vegas tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Panama City to Las Vegas around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Las Vegas, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are essential stops on your Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Las Vegas. Around 370 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
