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Panama City.$662 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $662, select.
Panama City.$662 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $662, select.
Panama City.$664 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.
Panama City.$723 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $723, select.
Panama City.$723 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $723, select.
Panama City.$723 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $723, select.
Panama City.$723 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $723, select.
Panama City.$723 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $723, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
from $662
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International

Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

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

Washington D.C. to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$662
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week50

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International is $662. 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.
5 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International.
Copa and United fly direct from Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International.
As of June 2025, there are 51 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Panama City Tocumen International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 4 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 5 hours.

  • The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Washington DC.

  • Choose from 42 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. The 01:12 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest flight available. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:34.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your IAD to PTY flight.

  • During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Copa Airlines has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if your schedule allows.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Copa Airlines.

  • Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates IAD to PTY flights, with 76.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IAD and PTY include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Lynden Pindling International Airport

    • Juan Santamaria International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Currently, $310 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $662. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from IAD to PTY by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from IAD to PTY by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.

Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, data shows 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

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

  • Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Panama City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Panama City. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Panama City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to PTY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Panama

  • You've seen Panama City, now it's time to explore other corners of Panama. Travel about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to check off its top sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of Panama, consider Juan Díaz, about 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are key reasons to visit.

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