Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New Orleans.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your MSY to PTY flight.
Flying during a peak month such as October? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MSY and PTY include:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
$242 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $558. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSY to PTY. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MSY to PTY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY's address is 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights leaving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MSY.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Explore without limits with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and chase adventure across Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Panama City in February.
Before locking in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MSY 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
San Miguelito is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be explored after you've seen Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. Start your sightseeing at Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
