Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City one hour behind Washington DC.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DCA to PTY flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DCA and PTY include:
Tampa International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Lynden Pindling International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is 211 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 462 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from DCA to PTY, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from DCA to PTY is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
76.44% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ronald Reagan National Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and see more of Panama City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to central Panama City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The quietest month for a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Panama City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DCA to PTY in February. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Panama
You've visited Panama City, now it's time to explore other parts of Panama. Journey about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to check off its popular sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. Experience major highlights starting with Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.