Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City is one hour ahead of Des Moines and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DSM to PTY flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between DSM and PTY:
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Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
$470 is the lowest price for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,002. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSM to PTY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Des Moines Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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 new deal on cheap flights from DSM to PTY.
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Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Des Moines Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DSM? If you're catching an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're getting in on a late Des Moines Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Go where the road takes you with a Panama City Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and see more of Panama City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Panama City Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Panama City Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Panama City in March.
When reserving your flight from Des Moines Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to PTY around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
