Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean · Panama
Cheap flights to Panama City
Ships passing through the Panama Canal, the old quarter of Casco Viejo and a modern skyline.
- Best weather
- Jan to Apr
- Wet season
- May to Dec
- Warmest
- Apr, 33°C
- Airport
- PTY
Best time to visit Panama City
The best time to visit Panama City for the weather is from January to April, when daytime highs average 32 to 33°C (90 to 91°F) and it's mostly dry.
Panama City has a wet season from May to December, when most of the year's rain falls: about 20 rainy days in October, against about 2 rainy days in February. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is April, with highs around 33°C (92°F); the coolest is October, at around 31°C (88°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night.
Panama City weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 32°C 90°F | 21°C 71°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| February Best | 33°C 91°F | 22°C 71°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| March Best | 33°C 92°F | 22°C 71°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| April Best | 33°C 92°F | 23°C 73°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| May | 32°C 90°F | 23°C 73°F | 15 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| June | 32°C 89°F | 23°C 73°F | 17 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| July | 32°C 89°F | 23°C 73°F | 15 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| August | 32°C 89°F | 23°C 73°F | 16 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| September | 31°C 89°F | 22°C 72°F | 17 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| October | 31°C 88°F | 22°C 72°F | 20 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| November | 31°C 88°F | 22°C 72°F | 17 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| December | 32°C 89°F | 22°C 71°F | 8 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
Long-term averages from Panama City, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Panama City
Farepop finds fares to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane 14,200 km · about 18 hours non-stop Sydney 14,200 km · about 18 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Wellington 12,000 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop Auckland 12,000 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Miami 1,200 mi · about 3 hours non-stop Atlanta 1,700 mi · about 4 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Toronto 3,800 km · about 5.5 hours non-stop Montréal 4,100 km · about 5.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Belfast 5,000 mi · about 10.5 hours non-stop Glasgow 5,100 mi · about 11 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Lisbon 7,700 km · about 10 hours non-stop Porto 7,700 km · about 10 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Panama City
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Panama City: questions
When is the best time to visit Panama City?
For the weather, from January to April, when daytime highs average around 33°C. These are long-term averages from Panama City, 1991–2020.
When is the rainy season in Panama City?
Panama City's wet season runs from May to December. October is usually the wettest month, with about 20 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Panama City?
Farepop finds fares to Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
How can I find cheap flights to Panama City?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Panama City costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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