Cheap Flights from New York (NYC) to Panama City (PTY)

The flight from New York City to Panama City takes you from a concrete jungle to a tropical jungle. Panama City sits between the ocean and the rainforest. A nature park extends from the city along the edge of the Panama Canal. Skyscanner can make your trip a smooth one by providing you with the information you need before you go.

Route Options and Flight Information

You can choose from three airports when flying out of New York City: JFK, La Guardia and Newark. Note that Newark airport is outside of New York City, but it is easily accessible. JFK and La Guardia are both located on Long Island. The airlines from these airports offer one-stop flights. By far, the greatest number of flights are offered by American Airlines from all three airports, but you can also fly LATAM out of JFK and LaGuardia. JFK also offers Panama City flights on Copa, Asiana and United. Newark also offers United flights to Panama City. Flight time is just under 8 hours.

Departure Airports

You will leave JKF from terminal 4. This terminal has dining locations, including Shake Shack, Blue Smoke on the Road, Palm Bar and Grille, Camden Foods and Uptown Brasserie. Shopping options include Coach, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Tumi and Longchamp. Travelers will also find convenience stores and duty-free shopping outlets in the terminal.

Your La Guardia flight may leave from one of several terminals, especially if you are using American Airlines. Check your flight information for the specific terminal. La Guardia is undergoing a complete redesign, and you can expect new restaurants and gift shops, as well as an air train to get you to your terminal in the near future.

Newark Airport has 23 restaurants, including Dunkin Donuts, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, Phillips Seafood and Ruby Tuesday. You will find 18 retail stores, from Hudson News to Papyrus and Tech on the Go. Your flight will leave from either Terminal A (American Airlines) or Terminal B (United).

At all three airports, you should arrive two hours before your departure time to allow for getting through security and finding your gate.

Destination Airport

You will fly into Tocumen International Airport and arrive at the main terminal. Note that if you are planning to stay in the terminal for a long period, the air conditioning is quite cold. You will need a sweater or blanket. You will have access to Wi-Fi, as well as showers at the Copa Club. You will also find luggage storage and car rental. Use Skycanner’s car rental tool to reserve your car in advance. You will also find taxi service at the airport.

You will find five hotels within ten minutes of the airport: Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, Riande Aeropuerto, Courtyard Panama at Metromall, and Hostal Entre Dos Aguas B&B. The four hotels offer free airport shuttle service, while the B&B offers a shuttle for a fee. Book your hotel in advance using Skyscanner’s hotel search tool.

The restaurants in the terminal close in the evening, so be sure you have enough food with you if you are going to stay in the airport into nighttime hours.

If you fly economy, you will have pay to get into the airport’s lounges.

Security

You will need a valid passport to enter Panama. On the departure end in the United States, you will need a valid ID, such as a driver’s license.

Time Zone

Panama City is one hour behind New York. Note that this city will not have daylight savings time in 2017.

Climate in Panama City

The temperature ranges up to 90 degrees during the day and down to 70 degrees at night. This is a tropical environment. Humidity routinely reaches 80 percent.

Costs in Panama City

You will find hotels cheaper than they are in the United States. They range from $17 per night to $250 per night. A three-kilometre taxi ride will cost you $3.00 to $5.00. If you go to restaurants that cater to locals, you will also find meals much cheaper. A dinner will cost $6.00 to $10.00.