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      Flight deals from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,038. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      New York.R 5,150 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,150, select.
      New York.R 5,170 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,170, select.
      New York.R 5,181 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,181, select.
      New York.R 5,184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,184, select.
      New York.R 5,187 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,187, select.
      New York.R 5,258 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,258, select.
      New York.R 5,264 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,264, select.
      New York.R 5,264 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 30 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,264, select.
      New York.R 5,435 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,435, select.
      New York.R 6,507 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,507, select.
      New York.R 9,782 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 7 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,782, select.
      New York.R 9,784 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,784, select.
      New York.R 12,336 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,336, select.
      New York.R 12,672 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,672, select.
      New York.R 13,975 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,975, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Sep
      from R 6,525
      Oct
      from R 5,450
      Nov
      from R 5,164
      Dec
      from R 5,279
      Jan
      from R 5,272
      Feb
      from R 5,201
      Mar
      from R 5,196
      Apr
      from R 5,184
      May
      from R 5,279
      Jun
      from R 5,199
      Jul
      from R 12,370
      Aug
      from R 9,809

      Direct flights from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy

      Asiana Airlines
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      Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Panama City to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

      New York LaGuardia

      13km from central New York
      Closest
      from R 5,378
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      New York Newark

      14km from central New York
      from R 5,263
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      New York John F. Kennedy

      21km from central New York
      Cheapest
      from R 5,150
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      Westchester County

      47km from central New York
      from R 6,817
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      Islip

      77km from central New York
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      Stewart International

      88km from central New York
      from R 6,154
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      Panama City to New York: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 5,164
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time5 hrs, 15 mins
      Most popular airlineCopa
      Average flights per week87

      Finding cheap flights from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy is R 8,057. 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 15 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy.
      Copa, United and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy.
      As of September 2026, there are 87 flights per week flying from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy.
      The cheapest month to fly from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 15 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 John F. Kennedy 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.

      Travelling from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): What you need to know

      • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is Panama City's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) jetting off from here.

      • Book a direct Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 5 hours 15 minutes.

      • New York's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York.

      • With 27 direct flights a week between the two airports, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:35am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from PTY to JFK is with Copa Airlines at 9:45pm.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Panama City to JFK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

      • Popular months like January or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      Airports in Panama City

      Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can be booked from this terminal.

      • When jetting out of PTY, you can take a direct flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport with Copa Airlines.

      • The airline most travellers choose when flying between PTY and JFK is Copa.

      • With an impressive 90.95% of services arriving on schedule, Copa is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.

      • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Panama City to JFK. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

        • Miami International Airport (MIA)

        • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

        • Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

      • PTY is around 24 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 planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

      • Searching for a comfortable hotel near Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

      • 88% of flights departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PTY.

      Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)

      • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Panama Pacifico International Airport and JFK:

        • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

        • Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)

        • Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

      • BLB is about 6 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.

      • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to JFK flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico International Airport:

      • Panama Pacifico International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 88% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.

      About New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

      • Have a late flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near JFK and be in snooze mode sooner:

      • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.

      • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

      Getting from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

      • Central New York is around 24 kilometres from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

      • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

      • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is R 5,150. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,057. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

      • To snag cheap flights from Panama City to JFK, book your ticket two months before your departure date.

      • The best month for finding cheap Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

      • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Panama City to JFK.

      • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport.

      The best time to fly from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

      • Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to New York. July is when most people book flights from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

      • When booking your Panama City to JFK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

      More about New York

      • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in New York right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Panama City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:

      • Central Park and Statue of Liberty are a couple of major attractions to put on your New York must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

      Explore more of the United States

      • New York has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

      • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 290 kilometres southwest of New York. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are highlights.

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

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