Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City is one hour behind Detroit and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DTW to PTY flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DTW and PTY:
Sangster International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is R 3,624. A return plane ticket is currently R 7,104. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTW to PTY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DTW to PTY.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DTW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near PTY:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to PTY in February. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Panama you'll want to see. About 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Panama, head for Juan Díaz, roughly 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are among its highlights.
