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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Panama City.334 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 334 €, select.
Panama City.334 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 334 €, select.
Panama City.335 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 335 €, select.
Panama City.339 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 339 €, select.
Panama City.340 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Thu, 24 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 Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 340 €, select.
Panama City.340 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 340 €, select.
Panama City.340 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 340 €, select.
Panama City.341 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 341 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy 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 New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from 334 €
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Nov
from 339 €
Dec
from 409 €
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from 509 €
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from 514 €
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from 494 €

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

New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

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

New York to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found334 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week98

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

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International is 334 €. 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 27 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International.
Copa, United and Asiana Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International.
As of June 2025, there are 98 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Panama City Tocumen International is usually September.
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 Tocumen International Airport on Monday, 29 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 27 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.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Panama City Tocumen International.

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

  • Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.

  • Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City one hour behind New York.

  • Each week, there are 25 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 01:09 Copa Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:44 with Copa Airlines.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to PTY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Copa Airlines is your gateway to discovering Panama City (and perhaps some other great parts of Panama!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this airline.

  • Copa Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating JFK to PTY flights is Copa Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 77.42% of the time.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between JFK and PTY:

    • Owen Roberts International Airport

    • Miami International Airport

    • Sangster International Airport

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

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is 143 €. A return plane ticket right now is 334 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to PTY.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from JFK to PTY is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

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

  • Tocumen International Airport to central Panama City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Panama City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you want to explore Panama City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to PTY in February. Temperatures average 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. Travel about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to tick off its leading attractions. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Juan Díaz is another must-experience destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Panama City

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