Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Panama City is one hour behind Miami and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from MIA to PTY start at 03:58 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 18:33 with Copa Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 396 weekly Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.
Your MIA to PTY flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines has direct flights from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if time allows.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Copa Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for MIA to PTY flights, with 90.83% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MIA and PTY:
Jose Marti International Airport
Lynden Pindling International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Right now, ر.ق. 391 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 993. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MIA to PTY.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to Miami International Airport's on-time performance, 76.14% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Miami International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MIA? If you're catching an early flight from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and chase adventure across Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Miami International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MIA to PTY in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Panama
You've seen Panama City, now it's time to explore other parts of Panama. Journey around 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to check off its leading sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Juan Díaz is another standout destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without seeing Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
