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Flight deals from Panama City Tocumen International to New York

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,498. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 4,353 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,353, select.
New York.R 4,372 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,372, select.
New York.R 5,041 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,041, select.
New York.R 5,178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,178, select.
New York.R 5,206 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,206, select.
New York.R 5,222 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,222, select.
New York.R 5,227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,227, select.
New York.R 5,314 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Stewart International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,314, select.
New York.R 5,393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Stewart International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,393, select.
New York.R 5,538 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,538, select.
New York.R 5,562 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 2 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,562, select.
New York.R 5,732 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,732, select.
New York.R 9,639 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,639, select.
New York.R 10,029 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,029, select.
New York.R 10,364 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,364, select.
New York.R 10,372 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,372, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Panama City Tocumen International to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City Tocumen International to New York flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 5,178
Aug
from R 5,041
Sep
from R 4,372
Oct
from R 4,353
Nov
from R 5,206
Dec
from R 5,222
Jan
from R 5,393
Feb
from R 5,314
Mar
from R 5,732
Apr
from R 5,538
May
from R 5,562
Jun
from R 5,227

Direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International to New York

Alternative Panama City Tocumen International to New York routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Panama City Tocumen International to New York? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
Closest
from R 4,896
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
from R 4,542
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
Cheapest
from R 4,353
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from R 4,382
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Panama City to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,353
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week114

Finding cheap flights from Panama City Tocumen International to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City Tocumen International to New York is R 8,921. 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 14 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City Tocumen International to New York.
Copa, United and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen International to New York.
As of July 2026, there are 114 flights per week flying from Panama City Tocumen International to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City Tocumen International to New York is usually September.
If you're flying from Panama City Tocumen International Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York Newark – which is 14.2 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from R 8,921.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 14 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 New York 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Avianca and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Flying from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to New York: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours 25 minutes.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City (the location of Panama City Tocumen International Airport).

  • With 27 weekly flights between the two airports, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:35. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from PTY to JFK is with Copa Airlines at 21:45.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your PTY to New York flight.

  • During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • You can book a direct Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York ticket. Start your trip at PTY and touch down at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • Book your favourite seat with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from PTY to New York with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • PTY is around 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near PTY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:

  • Panama City Tocumen International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to New York

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York flight is R 4,353. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,921. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flights from PTY to New York by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from PTY to New York.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the centre of New York takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:

  • Booking your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from PTY to New York can help you lock in the best possible rate.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Once your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your PTY to New York flight:

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from EWR three weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.

  • You can find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Hop off your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York and head straight for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and typically takes 30 minutes to drive there.

  • The journey takes around 55 minutes if you use public transport.

  • Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near LGA after your PTY to New York flight. Recover from a day of travel or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:

  • If you're looking for a specific model or make, book your ride from LGA around two weeks ahead of your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.

  • The address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

Best time to go to New York

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from PTY to New York around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about New York

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in New York right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to New York:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are essential stops on your New York itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • New York is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Boston is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No trip is complete without visiting Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Panama City to New York

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