Flying from Panama City to Dallas: what you need to know
Panama City is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Dallas flying out of Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Balboa Airport (BLB).
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is where you'll be landing in Dallas.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-6, making Dallas one hour behind Panama City.
To ensure you don't miss your Panama City to Dallas flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Dallas
To pick up cheap Panama City to Dallas flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Panama City to Dallas flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun Airport (CUN)
PTY is around 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Dallas? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PTY make it to their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
Balboa Airport (BLB)
Think about adding a stop at Bogota Airport (BOG). It's a popular stopover on a Panama City to Dallas flight leaving Balboa Airport. Use a longer layover to get out and explore, or take advantage of a short break to grab a bite to eat at the airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to BLB in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Panama City to Dallas? Kick back in a hotel near Balboa Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Flights from Balboa Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 88% of them landing as expected.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Panama City to Dallas. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and find adventure across Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport around one week before your trip.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. Once you've disembarked your flight from Panama City to Dallas, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near DAL. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Panama City to Dallas:
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make collecting a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at DAL can get you a lower rate.
You'll find Dallas Love Field Airport at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Panama City to Dallas. July is the busiest month to travel to Dallas. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your Panama City to Dallas tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Panama City to Dallas in January when temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Dallas
Start your Dallas trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Panama City to Dallas, check out our selection of hotels including:
Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre and Winspear Opera House are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Dallas to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Dallas is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres south of Dallas, a visit to Houston will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
San Antonio is another standout destination in the United States and is around 402 kilometres southwest of Dallas. No journey is complete without a visit to San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.
