Cheap Flights from New York to Panama City — $330

The route New York — Panama City is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, Volaris, United Airlines, Aeromexico, and Avianca. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $330) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is New York’s primary international gateway, catering to long-haul and premium carriers alongside many global alliances. Flights here can be comparatively pricier than nearby alternatives, especially for intercontinental routes. JFK sits about 15–20 miles (24–32 km) from Midtown Manhattan; travel options include the AirTrain plus subway or LIRR (roughly 35–60 minutes, fares typically in the $2.90–$12 range), taxis or rideshares (35–75 minutes, variable fares), and express buses. Pros: extensive international connections and full-service amenities; cons: can be congested and transfer times may be longer during peak hours. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) primarily serves domestic and near‑international flights and is often positioned as the closer, more budget-friendly option for short-haul routes. Located about 8–10 miles (13–16 km) from Midtown Manhattan, it offers relatively quick ground access by taxi or rideshare (20–40 minutes) and MTA bus services that connect to subway lines (30–60 minutes; fares low single‑digits). Recent terminal upgrades improved comfort and dining, but drawbacks can include limited long‑haul services and potential congestion on road approaches during rush hours. Newark Liberty International (EWR), across the Hudson in New Jersey, functions as a major hub for both legacy carriers and many transcontinental flights, often attracting competitive fares on international and domestic routes. It’s roughly 16–18 miles (25–29 km) from Midtown Manhattan; transit choices include NJ Transit or Amtrak via the AirTrain to Newark Liberty (about 30–45 minutes, fares commonly in the single to low‑double digits), express buses, and taxis/rideshares (30–70 minutes). Strengths are strong airline connectivity and frequent service; downsides can include customs processing times and traffic variability on approach roads.

Avianca

starting at $416

The distance between New York and Panama City is 3568km (2212 miles). The average flight duration is 9h 25m. There are 6 direct flights from New York to Panama City. New York and Panama City are in the same time zone. Flights from New York begin at 6:00 AM. The latest flight from New York departs at 2:20 AM

Tocumen International (PTY) is Panama City’s main international hub, handling most long-haul and regional flights and serving carriers from legacy networks to Latin American and US low-cost airlines. It sits about 24 km (15 miles) east of downtown Panama City, with drive times typically 25–40 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic; fares can often range from moderate to higher than local transit. Express buses and airport shuttles provide cheaper transfers in roughly 45–60 minutes. Pros: extensive international connections and modern facilities; cons: distance from the center and sometimes busy peak-period queues. Marcos A. Gelabert (PAC) nearby is smaller and mostly domestic, useful for short-haul or budget regional hops.