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Panama City.$735 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Fri, 15 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.
Panama City.$936 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Sat, 17 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $936, select.
Panama City.$1,029 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,029, select.
Panama City.$1,084 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,084, select.
Panama City.$1,088 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Sun, 13 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,088, select.
Panama City.$1,146 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,146, select.
Panama City.$1,195 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,195, select.
Panama City.$1,226 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,226, select.

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Direct flights from Houston to Panama City

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Houston to Panama City: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$735
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week43

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Panama City: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Panama City: Panama City Paitilla, Balboa and Panama City Tocumen International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Panama City is $735. 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.
4 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Panama City.
Copa and United fly direct from Houston to Panama City.
As of May 2025, there are 43 flights per week flying from Houston to Panama City.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Panama City is usually August.
If you're flying from Houston, the cheapest airport near Panama City is Panama City Tocumen International – which is 17.9 km away from the centre of Panama City. We've found flights into this airport from $735.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Panama City on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 13 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 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.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Panama City, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is October, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Panama City is Spirit Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Balboa Airport is United.

Flying from Houston to Panama City: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Panama City.

  • Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's chief entry points.

  • The average length of a direct Houston to Panama City flight is 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • Houston and Panama City are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 19 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Houston to Panama City is with United Airlines at 19:56. Choose the first IAH to PTY departure with United Airlines at 09:34 to make the most of your first day in Panama City.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your Houston to Panama City flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer lines at security and check-in. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is wise.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Panama City

  • Book two months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Houston to Panama City flights.

  • The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Houston to Panama City is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from Houston to Panama City.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Houston to Panama City flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on a nonstop flight from Houston to Panama City. From IAH, you can fly straight to Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

  • Be on the lookout for promotions with United Airlines. This carrier offers direct Houston to Panama City plane tickets out of IAH.

  • We make it easy to book a Houston to Panama City flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

    • Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)

  • The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Houston to Panama City? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:

  • 78.42% of flights taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Houston to Panama City flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from William P. Hobby Airport:

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • HOU is around 16 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Houston to Panama City? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:

  • Most flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81.06%.

  • The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Panama City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:

  • Pick up a Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

  • Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Panama City. Following your flight from Houston to Panama City, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 25 minutes or so.

  • After your flight from Houston to Panama City, settle in at a hotel close to BLB. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)

  • Head to the city centre after your flight from Houston to Panama City has touched down. Central Panama City is around 11 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by car.

  • Whether you're looking for an economy for a solo escape or a full-size SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the perfect Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for you. Explore the types of wheels available from providers such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.

  • Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your ride from BLB one week before your flight from Houston to Panama City for the lowest prices.

Best time to go to Panama City

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Panama City, while June is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Panama City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Houston to Panama City tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from Houston to Panama City in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

More about Panama City

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Panama City right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Houston to Panama City:

  • Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Panama City travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cinta Costera.

Explore more of Panama

  • You've visited Panama City, now it's time to discover more of Panama. Journey around 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to tick off its top sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, your itinerary will be busy.

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

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