Flying from Panama City to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Panama City to Las Vegas. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's main airports.
Hop off the plane at Las Vegas's primary gateway, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
The average length of a direct Panama City to Las Vegas flight is 6 hours 50 minutes.
Las Vegas is two hours behind Panama City and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Panama City to Las Vegas is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). You can select from five services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PTY to LAS is the 18:08 Copa Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final scheduled service is at 18:44 with Copa Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Panama City to Las Vegas flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Las Vegas
To secure cheap Panama City to Las Vegas flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on plane tickets from Panama City to Las Vegas. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Set out from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) on a nonstop flight from Panama City to Las Vegas. From PTY, you can fly directly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
Lock in your Panama City to Las Vegas plane tickets with Copa Airlines. This carrier is a top choice for direct flights from PTY.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Panama City to Las Vegas flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Tocumen International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Panama City to Las Vegas? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Tocumen International Airport:
Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PTY make it to their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
BLB is around 11 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Panama City to Las Vegas? Relax in a hotel near Panama Pacifico Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Most flights that depart Panama Pacifico Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 86.75%.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The distance from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas is roughly 10 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Panama City to Las Vegas. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo to explore Las Vegas and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week in advance of your Panama City to Las Vegas flight.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Panama City to Las Vegas. October is the busiest month to travel to Las Vegas. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Before locking in your Panama City to Las Vegas tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap flights from Panama City to Las Vegas around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
After booking your flight from Panama City to Las Vegas, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Las Vegas. Around 370 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.