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Flight deals from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 359 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Panama City.346 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 346 €, select.
Panama City.358 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 358 €, select.
Panama City.359 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 359 €, select.
Panama City.370 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 370 €, select.
Panama City.397 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 397 €, select.
Panama City.414 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 414 €, select.
Panama City.428 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 428 €, select.
Panama City.432 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 432 €, select.
Panama City.437 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 437 €, select.
Panama City.446 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 446 €, select.
Panama City.463 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 463 €, select.
Panama City.550 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 550 €, select.
Panama City.557 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 557 €, select.
Panama City.567 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 567 €, select.
Panama City.569 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 569 €, select.
Panama City.581 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Panama City Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 446 €
Apr
from 359 €
May
from 370 €
Jun
from 428 €
Jul
from 592 €
Aug
from 437 €
Sep
from 569 €
Oct
from 581 €
Nov
from 726 €
Dec
from 812 €
Jan
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Feb
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Direct flights from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International

Houston to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston to Panama City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Panama City Tocumen International.

Panama City Paitilla

5km from central Panama City
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from 1.070 €
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Balboa

5km from central Panama City
from 533 €
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Panama City Tocumen International

18km from central Panama City
Cheapest
from 346 €
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Houston to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found346 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week41

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Finding cheap flights from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International is 346 €. 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.
4 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International.
Copa and United fly direct from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International.
As of March 2026, there are 41 flights per week flying from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Panama City Tocumen International Airport on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 13 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 Tocumen International 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.

Travelling from Houston to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know

  • Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Houston to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.

  • Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Houston to Tocumen International Airport flight.

  • Panama City (where Tocumen International Airport is located) and Houston share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.

  • With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 9:34am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from IAH to PTY is with United Airlines at 2:27pm.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to PTY, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • In high season, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • You can take a direct flight from Houston to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

  • United Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to Tocumen International Airport departing from IAH.

  • United Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IAH to PTY.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is United Airlines. Its services land as planned 67.68% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Houston to PTY with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IAH and PTY include:

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

    • Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)

    • Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Houston to Tocumen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to Tocumen International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from William P. Hobby Airport:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Houston to PTY flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:

  • Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down as expected.

  • You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City

  • Tocumen International Airport to the centre of Panama City is about 18 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • 153 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Tocumen International Airport. Return flights start from 346 €. These prices can change based on availability.

  • To find cheap flights from Houston to PTY, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Cheap Houston to Tocumen International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Houston to PTY by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find a cheap flight from Houston to Tocumen International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Houston to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Panama City based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Houston to PTY plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Tocumen International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

More about Panama City

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Panama City right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Tocumen International Airport:

  • Your Panama City trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Casco Viejo, Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Independence Square.

Explore more of Panama

  • Santiago de Veraguas is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be explored after you've seen Panama City. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, La Placita San Juan De Dios and Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in Panama, consider Penonomé, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Panama City. Charco Verde, Eólico Laudato Sl Park and Miraflores Park are key highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.