Cheap Flights from New York to Panama City
Cheap Flights from New York to Panama City
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Panama City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Panama City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Panama City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
JFK - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $6.8
2026-11-16
JFK - PTY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $59.8
2026-11-17
JFK - PTY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $59.8
2026-11-18
JFK - PTY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $59.8
2026-11-06
EWR - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,500 Pts + $85.1
2026-11-07
JFK - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $85.3
New York to Panama City flight facts
Distance
2,211 mi
3,558 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Panama City is in the same time zone as New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Panama City
PTY · Tocumen Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Philadelphia - Panama City · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Baltimore - Panama City · Baltimore is 179 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from New York to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LGA - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 102,700 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
EWR - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 102,700 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
JFK - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 102,700 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LGA - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 105,500 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
EWR - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 137,500 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
JFK - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 139,000 Pts + $6.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Distrito de Arraiján (Panama)
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
From 20,000 Pts or $216
Panama City (Panama)
Waldorf Astoria Panama
From 45,000 Pts or $262
Panama City (Panama)
W Panama
From Pts or $267
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Panama City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Panama City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Panama City.
New York and Panama City are about 2,211 miles (3,558 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,211-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Panama City is in the same time zone as New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Panama City: Tocumen Intl (PTY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Panama City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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