Flights by phone
Miami to Panama City, priced on one call.
Tell an agent your dates and who is traveling. They price every airline flying Miami to Panama City, with bags and seats included, and you hear the total before anything is charged.
Toll-free. No obligation.
Flight time
About 3 hours nonstop.
Distance
About 1,157 miles, MIA to PTY.
Nonstop airlines
Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines
Connections
Nonstops run several times a day; connecting is not worth it.
About the Miami to Panama City route
Miami to Panama City is three hours, flown several times a day by Copa and American from Miami and by Spirit from Fort Lauderdale. Many callers are heading beyond Panama on Copa's network, and an agent can price Miami to Lima or Quito on one Copa ticket next to the direct options. The checked-bag rules differ by carrier and are included in the total you hear.
- Panama as a stepping stone
- Copa connects Panama City to most of South America. Miami to Panama to Lima on one ticket is often cheaper than a nonstop to Lima.
- Fort Lauderdale fares
- Spirit flies Fort Lauderdale to Panama City. With bags added it is often close to the Miami fares; the agent prices both the same way.
On the map
Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Before you go: Panama City
The old town, the canal and the skyline, in one tour.
Questions before you call
How long is the flight from Miami to Panama City?
About 3 hours nonstop.
Do I need a visa for Panama?
US and Canadian citizens do not for short visits. A passport valid for the stay is required. An agent will say what applies to other nationalities.
Which airports does Miami to Panama City use?
Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). An agent prices every departure airport on your date.
What should I have ready when I call?
Your dates, or a range if they can move; how many people are traveling; whether it is one way or round trip; and how many bags you are bringing. The total you hear includes all of it.
Or see what is flying
Airlines on this route
Other Central and South America routes
Ready to price Miami to Panama City?
One call, every airline on the route, the total with bags and seats before you decide. Nothing is charged until you say yes.
Toll-free. No obligation.