Panama City to Medellin PAC, PTY → MDE
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The cheapest return found recently is $262 with Copa Airlines, 17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $152 with Copa Airlines, 28 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $287 to $336.
Cheapest return found recently
$262
17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 6:53 a.m. · Return leaves 10:45 a.m. · 2 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$262
17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 6:53 a.m. · Return leaves 10:45 a.m. · 2 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$262 17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 22 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $262 to $338.
At $262, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
22 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 5 departure dates from 22 Oct to 23 Dec, 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 28-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 25 Oct | $287 | Copa Airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Oct – 22 Nov | $338 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Oct – 24 Nov | $336 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $262 | Copa Airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $315 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $262.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, Copa Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $153 to $173.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$152
28 Nov · Copa Airlines
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 6:57 a.m. · 1 h 18 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$152
28 Nov · Copa Airlines
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 6:57 a.m. · 1 h 18 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$152 28 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 21 days, 28 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $145 to $154.
21 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 27 Nov to 24 Dec, 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 28 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | $192 | Copa Airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $152 | Copa Airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $154 | Copa Airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Copa Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Panama City to Medellin
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 17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Panama City to Medellin?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $309 | $287 | +4% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $312 | $287 | +5% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $299 | $289 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $309 | $309 | +4% | 10 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 28 Sept and 18 Oct (21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $154 | $154 | +4% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $464 | $145 | +213% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $149 | $145 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Balboa → Medellin
5 km from Panama City
$484
$222 more than flying from Panama City
2 Nov – 5 Nov · BLB → EOH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Balboa → Medellin
5 km from Panama City
$86
$66 less than flying from Panama City
24 Nov · BLB → MDE · nonstop
found 5 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 17 Dec – 14 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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