Flying from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the two main airports in Panama City.
Take off on a direct Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Panama City.
Choose from 4 direct services each week between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). This is the busiest route, with Copa Airlines offering a 8:56am departure from PTY to RDU.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Panama City to RDU. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can take a direct flight from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
When jetting out of PTY, you can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with Copa Airlines.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Copa Airlines between PTY and RDU.
With an impressive 94.29% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa Airlines leads the way in punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Panama City to RDU that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PTY and RDU include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
PTY is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
You can get to PAC from central Panama City in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Panama City to RDU flight? Relax in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Is around BLB 16 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight:
BLB has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 86.75%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and touch down as expected.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Durham and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
The centre of Durham is around 16 kilometres from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is Rs80,934. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs112,915. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Panama City to RDU, book your ticket seven months ahead of your planned departure.
December is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Panama City to RDU.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Durham. July is when most people book flights from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Panama City to RDU flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Durham
Start your Durham trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are top attractions which should be on every Durham itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, consider Virginia Beach, about 274 kilometres north-east of Durham. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are key reasons to visit.
