Flying from Seattle to Panama City: what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Panama City. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's major gateways.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your Seattle to Panama City flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
If you're heading away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Panama City
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Seattle to Panama City flights if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Seattle to Panama City flights leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Panama City, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is approximately 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Panama City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and discover more of Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Panama City. After your flight from Seattle to Panama City, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near BLB. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Seattle to Panama City:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from PAC three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Seattle to Panama City has touched down. Central Panama City is about 11 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
Be in control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty are dependable companies for booking.
About one week ahead of your flight from Seattle to Panama City is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from BLB. You're likely to snag a better deal or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Panama City. To skip the crowds, go to Panama City in February.
Book a Seattle to Panama City ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seattle to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Panama City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Panama City right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Panama City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are highlights which should be on any good Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've seen Panama City. Around 6 kilometres to the north, its top attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another sought-after destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without seeing Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.