Travelling from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
Orlando's main base, Orlando International Airport (MCO), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Orlando.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most popular route. There are 45 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Copa Airlines at 6pm. Go for the first MCO to PTY departure with Copa Airlines at 7:05am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Orlando to PTY, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like March? High seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can find a direct flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) out of Orlando International Airport (MCO).
You can get away on a direct flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with Copa Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from MCO.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MCO and PTY is Copa.
Copa leads the way in punctuality. A dependable 86.65% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Orlando to PTY leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
MCO is about 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Orlando International Airport:
77% of flights that take off from Orlando International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Break up your flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with a stop at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). A major stopover between Orlando Sanford International Airport and PTY, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
SFB is around 40 kilometres from central Orlando. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Orlando to PTY flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Orlando Sanford International Airport:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you have a late flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is 218 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 491 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Orlando to PTY. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Orlando to PTY.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). January is when most people visit Panama City. If crowds aren't your thing, go in September.
Lock in a Orlando to PTY plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
Casco Viejo and Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) are a couple of top attractions to put on your Panama City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Independence Square.
Explore more of Panama
Keep seeking out new experiences by exploring more of Panama. Santiago de Veraguas is around 209 kilometres southwest of Panama City and has plenty of things to see and do, including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.
Penonomé is another standout destination in Panama and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Panama City. No journey is complete without seeing Charco Verde, Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar and Balneario El Potrero.

