Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Washington DC is one hour ahead of Panama City and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from PTY to IAD start at 09:13 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:29 with Copa Airlines. In total, there are 19 weekly Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
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 board your PTY to IAD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Copa Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 89.71% of services arriving on schedule, Copa Airlines has the best on-time record for PTY to IAD flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PTY and IAD:
Miami International Airport
Lynden Pindling International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Currently, R 4,499 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,661. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from PTY to IAD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PTY to IAD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PTY.
Tocumen International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PTY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel near IAD if you're catching a late Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Washington DC in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PTY to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.