How to get from Dallas to Panama City: connecting flights, about 8h 29m total

Flights from Dallas to Panama City

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Cancun: 8h 29m
two tickets, via Miami: $371
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,979 mi (3,185 km)

fastest

Via Cancun

Mexico

8h 29m

with the connection

Dallas to Cancun flight 2h 48m

Connection of about 3h

Cancun to Panama City flight 2h 41m

Via Austin

8h 31m

with the connection

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Austin to Panama City flight 4h 26m

Via Miami

8h 59m

with the connection

Dallas to Miami flight 2h 51m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Panama City: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.

Miami to Panama City flight 3h 8m

two ticketsfrom $371

Via Orlando

9h 6m

with the connection

Dallas to Orlando flight 2h 37m

Connection of about 3h

Orlando to Panama City flight 3h 29m

two ticketsfrom $808

Via Atlanta

9h 17m

with the connection

Dallas to Atlanta flight 2h 7m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Panama City flight 4h 10m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Dallas to cities closest to Panama City

Dallas to Oranjestad Oranjestad: 689 mi (1,109 km) from Panama City, flight 4h 51m from $227 Dallas to Roatan Roatan: 692 mi (1,114 km) from Panama City, flight 3h 14m from $678 Dallas to San Salvador San Salvador: 733 mi (1,179 km) from Panama City, flight 3h 30m from $571 Dallas to Cancun Cancun: 972 mi (1,564 km) from Panama City, flight 2h 48m from $110 Dallas to Punta Cana Punta Cana: 998 mi (1,606 km) from Panama City, flight 4h 34m from $275 Dallas to San Juan San Juan: 1,112 mi (1,789 km) from Panama City, flight 4h 41m from $224

To Panama City from cities closest to Dallas

Austin to Panama City Austin: 182 mi (293 km) from Dallas, flight 4h 26m Denver to Panama City Denver: 662 mi (1,066 km) from Dallas, flight 5h 44m Atlanta to Panama City Atlanta: 720 mi (1,158 km) from Dallas, flight 4h 10m Chicago to Panama City Chicago: 805 mi (1,295 km) from Dallas, flight 5h 23m from $501 Guadalajara to Panama City Guadalajara: 929 mi (1,495 km) from Dallas, flight 4h 13m from $284 Mexico City to Panama City Mexico City: 933 mi (1,502 km) from Dallas, flight 3h 48m from $340

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Dallas to Panama City?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Cancun.

What is the fastest way to fly from Dallas to Panama City?

Via Cancun: 2h 48m to the connection, 2h 41m after it, about 8h 29m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Dallas to Panama City with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Miami from $371. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Dallas and Panama City?

Cancun (8h 29m total), Austin (8h 31m total), Miami (8h 59m total), Orlando (9h 6m total) and Atlanta (9h 17m total).

How far is Panama City from Dallas?

1,979 mi (3,185 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.