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Flight deals from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Panama City.$351 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.
Panama City.$353 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.
Panama City.$357 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
Panama City.$373 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.
Panama City.$373 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.
Panama City.$373 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.
Panama City.$373 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.
Panama City.$374 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
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Jun
from $353
Jul
from $373
Aug
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Sep
from $373
Oct
from $441
Nov
from $374
Dec
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Mar
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Direct flights from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International

Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cancun to Panama City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Panama City Tocumen International.

Cancun to Panama City: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$351
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week37

Finding cheap flights from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International is $351. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International.
Copa flies direct from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International.
As of May 2025, there are 37 flights per week flying from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Panama City Tocumen International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Panama City Tocumen International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Panama City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Panama City Tocumen International.

Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Cancun and Panama City follow the same timezone, UTC-5.

  • Every week, there are 49 Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 05:17 Copa Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 16:42 with Copa Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CUN to PTY flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Copa Airlines is your gateway to exploring Panama City (and perhaps some other great corners of Panama!). Browse the direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Copa Airlines on this route.

  • Copa Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CUN to PTY flights, with 80.46% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CUN and PTY:

    • La Aurora International Airport

    • Miami International Airport

    • Tampa International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is $182. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $351. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to PTY.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CUN to PTY.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.

Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, data shows 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CUN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City

  • From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Panama City in February.

  • The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Cancun International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from CUN to PTY in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

Explore more of Panama

  • Panama City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Panama waiting to be explored. About 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.

  • Juan Díaz is another standout destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without visiting Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.

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