Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Dallas: what you need to know
Dallas's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City (the location of Tocumen International Airport).
To avoid rushing for your PTY to Dallas flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from PTY to Dallas, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
PTY is around 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving 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 trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Dallas? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PTY:
Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that depart PTY reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Dallas
214 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Dallas flight. A return plane ticket starts from 401 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from PTY to Dallas, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Tocumen International Airport to Dallas ticket.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PTY to Dallas by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Dallas.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The distance from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tocumen International Airport to Dallas, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DFW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and chase adventure across Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week before your flight from PTY to Dallas.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
After your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Dallas has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is roughly 16 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
The journey will take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near DAL. Settle in and get cosy after your PTY to Dallas flight at any of these well-located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from DAL three weeks in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Dallas Love Field Airport is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Dallas. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and major attractions can get busy. Go to Dallas in the off-season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking a Tocumen International Airport to Dallas plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PTY to Dallas in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Dallas, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Dallas Museum of Art are top sights which should be on any good Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dallas. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No journey is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.