How long is the flight from Miami to Panama City?

Non-stop flights on MIA → PTY are typically around 3 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from Miami to Panama City?

The main carriers on this route are Copa, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Panama City?

Historically the lowest fares land in May, September, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book Miami to Panama City?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

MIA → PTY

Miami to Panama City flights.

Live cached fares on Miami (MIA) → Panama City (PTY), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~3h non-stop
Airlines
Copa, American
Cheapest months
May, September, November

Flex dates · cheapest nearby

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Miami → Panama City · 8 fares

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Showing 8 of 8 results

Cheapest
Copa Airlines · CM 173
OutboundMIA → PTYTue, Jun 9 · 10:00 AM· 3h 6m· Non-stop
$151
one-way
Book →
Avianca · AV 5
OutboundMIA → PTYSun, May 10 · 12:15 PM· 5h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnPTY ← MIAThu, May 14 · 8:10 PM· 5h 25m· 1 stop
$263
total round-trip
Book →
Avianca · AV 9
OutboundMIA → PTYSat, May 9 · 6:45 AM· 5h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnPTY ← MIAWed, May 13 · 8:10 PM· 5h 25m· 1 stop
$282
total round-trip
Book →
Avianca · AV 9
OutboundMIA → PTYFri, May 22 · 6:45 AM· 5h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnPTY ← MIAFri, May 29 · 10:55 PM· 5h 25m· 1 stop
$329
total round-trip
Book →
Copa Airlines · CM 433
OutboundMIA → PTYWed, Jun 10 · 12:28 PM· 3h 6m· Non-stop
ReturnPTY ← MIAMon, Jun 15 · 5:23 PM· 3h 14m· Non-stop
$361
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 1216
OutboundMIA → PTYThu, Jul 2 · 8:53 PM· 7h 16m· 1 stop
ReturnPTY ← MIASun, Jul 5 · 8:30 PM· 7h 21m· 1 stop
$365
total round-trip
Book →
Avianca · AV 127
OutboundMIA → PTYSun, May 10 · 6:00 PM· 5h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnPTY ← MIASun, May 24 · 10:55 PM· 5h 25m· 1 stop
$369
total round-trip
Book →
Copa Airlines · CM 410
OutboundMIA → PTYSun, Jun 21 · 7:11 PM· 3h 6m· Non-stop
ReturnPTY ← MIASun, Jul 5 · 8:10 PM· 5h 25m· 1 stop
$384
total round-trip
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Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

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About Miami → Panama City

Copa's Panama hub = the cheapest onward to all of Central + South America. Under-3h non-stop from MIA, 4-5x daily.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 3 hours. Major carriers on this route include Copa, American. Fares are usually cheapest in May, September, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: Miami to Panama City

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on MIA → PTY for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

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May
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from $263
Jun
Peak
from $361
Jul
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from $365
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Cheapest next 12 months: May from $263 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Short-haul routes like this one reward flexible dates over long lead time. Inside three weeks is usually fine — airlines rarely spike short-haul prices until the last 7-10 days. For weekend breaks, book Tuesday-for-Thursday flights 2-4 weeks ahead.

Questions, answered

How long is the flight from Miami to Panama City?
Non-stop flights on MIA → PTY are typically around 3 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Miami to Panama City?
The main carriers on this route are Copa, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Panama City?
Historically the lowest fares land in May, September, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Miami to Panama City?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.