Cheap flights from New York to Panama City from $703 EWR, JFK, LGA → PTY
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest return found recently is $703 with avianca airlines, 7 Dec – 23 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $703, 7 Dec to 23 Dec
- Usual return price
- $805 to $864
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $703 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Copa Airlines, United Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $805 to $864.
Cheapest return found recently
$703
7 Dec – 23 Dec · avianca airlines
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Leaves 12:15 a.m. · Return leaves 6:10 p.m. · 33 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · overnight connection · 11 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$855
7 Dec – 23 Dec · United Airlines
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Leaves 2:47 p.m. · Return leaves 11:55 p.m. · 10 h 16 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$703 7 Dec – 23 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $639 to $1,635.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 7 Dec to 6 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 16-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
143 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec – 23 Dec | $703 | avianca airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $930 | avianca airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $882 | avianca airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $804 | avianca airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 | $811 | United Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 | $807 | United Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $703.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New York to Panama City
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 7 Dec – 23 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New York to Panama City?
Return
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $739 | $703 | +3% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $756 | $640 | +5% | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $717 | $640 | Cheapest seen | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $732 | $697 | +2% | 26 |
| 180+ days | $775 | $639 | +8% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Philadelphia → Panama City
130 km from New York
$1,055
$352 more than flying from New York
26 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · PHL → PTY · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Newburgh → Panama City
88 km from New York
$1,125
$422 more than flying from New York
17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 · SWF → PTY · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Philadelphia → Panama City
130 km from New York
$265
10 Jan 2027 · PHL → PTY · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Dec – 23 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New York to Panama City?
The cheapest return found recently is $703 with avianca airlines, 7 Dec to 23 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $805 to $864.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Panama City?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $703, 7 Dec to 23 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Panama City?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from New York to Panama City?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $855 with United Airlines, 7 Dec to 23 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to Panama City?
Between 7 Dec and 6 Mar 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and United Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work