How long does the flight from Miami to Panama City take?

Flight time from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Miami to Panama City?

Airline availability for MIA to PTY changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Miami to Panama City?

Direct (nonstop) availability on MIA to PTY varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Panama City?

Prices on MIA to PTY shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Miami to Panama City flights

Direct and connecting flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,862 km (1,157 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 31m
Airlines: 3
Aircraft types: 9

Airlines flying MIA → PTY

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Copa Airlines	4	4
American Airlines	2	2
TAMPA	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 767 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 757 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Miami International Airport (MIA)

City: Miami
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: MIA / KMIA

Arrival: Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

City: Panama City
Country: PA
IATA / ICAO: PTY / MPTO

Operating airlines

American Airlines (AA)
Copa Airlines (CM)

Distance: 1853 km. Duration: 186 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly MIA to PTY?

3 airlines operate the MIA to PTY route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the MIA-PTY route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on MIA to PTY include: Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Boeing 767.

How long is the Miami to Panama City flight?

The estimated flight time from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) is approximately 2h 31m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Miami to Panama City?

The great-circle distance from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) is approximately 1,862 km (1,157 miles).

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