Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Durham and Panama City are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from four weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flights. The 15:08 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest available. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:22.
Your RDU to PTY flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Panama City (and then exploring more of Panama!) is easy with Copa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Copa.
With 71.43% of services landing as planned, Copa is the most punctual carrier operating RDU to PTY flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and PTY:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Rs81,484 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs167,590. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from RDU to PTY by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the departures from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
Explore without limits with a Panama City Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and venture far and wide through Panama City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Panama City Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Panama City. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to PTY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
