Travelling from Panama City to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Panama City is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Philadelphia leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary gateway where you can disembark in Philadelphia.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Panama. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Panama City to Philadelphia.
Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Panama City to Philadelphia. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Tocumen International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City, PTY can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Philadelphia? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Tocumen International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia, browse these options when leaving from Tocumen International Airport:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
BLB is about 16 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 22 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia? Check in to a hotel near Panama Pacifico Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 44 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Philadelphia. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
After your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 39 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is roughly 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 43 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TTN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia:
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Philadelphia
C$384 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Philadelphia. Return flights start at C$680. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap flights from Panama City to Philadelphia, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Panama City to Philadelphia.
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Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia. August is the most popular month to travel to Philadelphia. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Panama City to Philadelphia, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Philadelphia right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Panama City to Philadelphia:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Complete your Philadelphia trip with a car rental
Browse our lineup of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Panama City to Philadelphia. Whether you're after an economy ride, a standard vehicle or anything in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
