Flying from Panama City to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Panama City has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Orlando International Airport (MCO) leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
The average length of a direct Panama City to Orlando International Airport flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando.
With 39 direct flights a week between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the most popular route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:46am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from PTY to MCO is with Copa Airlines at 6:37pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Panama City to MCO, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Orlando International Airport (MCO) operate out of this terminal.
Copa Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Panama City to Orlando International Airport taking off from PTY.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Copa Airlines between PTY and MCO.
Copa Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 93.56% of its services landing as scheduled.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Panama City to MCO departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Orlando International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is around 2 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Panama City to MCO flight? Relax in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
You can book a plane ticket from Panama City to Orlando International Airport (MCO) with one or more stops departing from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BLB and MCO:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're heading to BLB from central Panama City, it takes around 20 minutes to arrive by car. The drive is roughly 16 kilometres.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Panama City to Orlando International Airport flight:
BLB has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 86.75%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Panama City to Orlando International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MCO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Orlando and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Panama City to Orlando International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
At the moment, 187 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 324 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Panama City to MCO by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring cheap Panama City to Orlando International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Visit Orlando in May for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Panama City to MCO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Orlando International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Orlando International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Orlando:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express are must-visits when exploring Orlando.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
Tampa is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Orlando. No journey is complete without dropping by Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
