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Panama City.343 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 343 €, select.
Panama City.352 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 352 €, select.
Panama City.360 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 360 €, select.
Panama City.392 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 392 €, select.
Panama City.392 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 27 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 392 €, select.
Panama City.393 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 393 €, select.
Panama City.393 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Fri, 25 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 393 €, select.
Panama City.393 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 393 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City flights are currently cheapest in May.
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from 343 €
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from 352 €
Jul
from 393 €
Aug
from 394 €
Sep
from 393 €
Oct
from 392 €
Nov
from 429 €
Dec
from 730 €
Jan
from 667 €
Feb
from 429 €
Mar
from 429 €

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City

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New York to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found343 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week186

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Panama City: Panama City Paitilla, Balboa and Panama City Tocumen International.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City is 343 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City.
Copa, Asiana Airlines and United fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City.
As of April 2025, there are 186 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Panama City is Panama City Tocumen International – which is 17.9 km away from the centre of Panama City. We've found flights into this airport from 343 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Panama City on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Panama City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Panama City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Panama City, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is October, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Panama City.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Panama City: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 19 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Panama City is 1 hour behind New York.

  • With 25 weekly flights between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the busiest route. Copa operates the earliest flight at 01:09. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from JFK to PTY is with Copa at 15:44.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from JFK to Panama City.

  • Popular months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.

  • Direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Panama City are available for booking. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is where you'll be touching down.

  • Check out the promotions from Copa. This airline operates direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from JFK to Panama City. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Sangster International Airport (MBJ)

    • Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • You can visit Panama for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your cheap tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 48 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Panama City

  • 138 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City. Return flights start from 343 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from JFK to Panama City, book your journey 10 months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from JFK to Panama City every day.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

Best time to go to Panama City

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City. June is the most popular month to travel to Panama City. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City for March to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from JFK to Panama City in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.

More about Panama City

  • After booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are attractions you won't want to skip in Panama City.

Complete your Panama City trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Panama City to track down amazing deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know about car rentals in Panama City, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.

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