Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City taking off from here.
When it comes to landing in Panama City, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the chief entry points.
Book a direct Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, making Panama City one hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
The most popular route for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Choose from five weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from FLL to PTY is the 17:02 Copa Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 18:17 with Copa Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City is 126 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 306 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To secure cheap Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for landing great bargains on plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Jet off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on a nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City. From FLL, you can fly directly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Fort Lauderdale to Panama City plane tickets leaving from FLL.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
FLL is around 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, 73.74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flight.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Following your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 25 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near BLB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City:
Thrifty, Avis and Alamo make picking up a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from PAC three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City.
Take control of the next chapter of your journey with a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty are reliable rental providers.
Around one week before your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City is the ideal time to book your ride from BLB. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City. June is the most popular month to travel to Panama City. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your Fort Lauderdale to Panama City tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are leading attractions which should be on any good Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Panama waiting to be discovered. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another standout destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without experiencing Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
