Travelling from Philadelphia to Panama City: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City.
Arrive in Panama City at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Balboa Airport (BLB).
Philadelphia and Panama City share the same timezone, UTC-5.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Philadelphia to Panama City flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Panama City
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it simple to book a Philadelphia to Panama City flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
PHL is about 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia to Panama City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
77% of flights that depart Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PTY if you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Panama City. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Panama City Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and venture far and wide through Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Panama City Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC)
If you're staying in Panama City's centre (or just want to start sightseeing straight away), the city is around 5 kilometres from Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC). Keep an eye out for any visitor information kiosks to help direct you after disembarking your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PAC. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Panama City Paitilla Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Alamo and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Balboa Airport (BLB)
Balboa Airport (BLB) is roughly 5 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take you about 10 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City.
Public transport will take you there in about 20 minutes.
Start your travels without stressing over how to get to where you're going with a Balboa Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted names here like Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from BLB about one week before your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City. July is the most popular month to visit Panama City. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your Philadelphia to Panama City tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Panama City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Panama City
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. San Felipe, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient and Independence Square are essential stops on your Panama City itinerary.