Travelling from Panama City to Miami International Airport (MIA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Panama City. Explore your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when organising your flight from Panama City to Miami International Airport (MIA).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Panama City to Miami International Airport flight.
Miami is one hour ahead of Panama City. Miami International Airport is located in Miami, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
With 61 direct flights a week between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:43am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from PTY to MIA is with Copa Airlines at 9:33pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Panama City to MIA, 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 rule.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can take a direct flight from Panama City to Miami International Airport (MIA) departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
You can book a direct flight from Panama City to Miami International Airport with Copa Airlines. This top carrier offers services from PTY.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PTY and MIA is Copa Airlines.
With an impressive 86.07% of services arriving as planned, Copa Airlines is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Panama City to MIA with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PTY and MIA include:
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Tocumen International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Miami International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that depart PTY reach their destination on time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Panama City to MIA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Searching for a plane ticket from Panama City to Miami International Airport (MIA) with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to MIA:
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Heading to BLB from the centre of Panama City? The airport is around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Panama City to Miami International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Miami International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MIA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Miami International Airport rental car and explore Miami and beyond with your own wheels. A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Panama City to Miami International Airport flight.
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Central Miami is around 10 kilometres from Miami International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Miami International Airport is 155 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 246 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Panama City to MIA, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Panama City to Miami International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Panama City to Miami International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Miami International Airport (MIA). Visit Miami in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Panama City to MIA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Miami, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Miami International Airport in January when temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Miami
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Miami right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City to Miami International Airport:
Your trip to Miami isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Ocean Drive, Beach and La Playa De Miami.
Explore more of the United States
Miami will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Miami, a visit to Cape Coral will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Reel Revenge Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Boating Cape Coral and Dolphin Boat Tours LLC.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Port Saint Lucie, roughly 161 kilometres north of Miami. Wilderness Park, Club Med Sandpiper Bay and Savannas Preserve State Park are the start of reasons to visit.
