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How to get from Panama City to Houston

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Cancun: about 8h 18m including the connection. Other options: via Austin, Miami, Orlando and Mexico City. Two tickets from $350.

Flights from Panama City to Houston

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Best fares from Panama City to Houston

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $448 12 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $1,088 12 November 2026, UA Cheapest in the next 7 days $448 Tomorrow Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $448

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Cancun
8h 18m
two tickets, via Mexico City
$350
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,764 mi (2,839 km)
fastest
Via Cancun
Mexico
8h 18m
with the connection
Panama City to Cancun flight 2h 48m
Connection of about 3h
Cancun to Houston flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $558
Via Austin
United States
8h 43m
with the connection
Panama City to Austin flight 4h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Austin to Houston flight 1h 5m
Via Miami
United States
9h 1m
with the connection
Panama City to Miami flight 3h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Houston: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to Houston flight 2h 51m
two ticketsfrom $371
Via Orlando
United States
9h 12m
with the connection
Panama City to Orlando flight 3h 32m
Connection of about 3h
Orlando to Houston flight 2h 40m
two ticketsfrom $820
Via Mexico City
Mexico
9h 13m
with the connection
Panama City to Mexico City flight 3h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Mexico City to Houston flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $350

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Panama City to Houston?
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 Panama City to Houston?
Via Cancun: 2h 48m to the connection, 2h 30m after it, about 8h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Panama City to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Mexico City from $350. 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 Panama City and Houston?
Cancun (8h 18m total), Austin (8h 43m total), Miami (9h 1m total), Orlando (9h 12m total) and Mexico City (9h 13m total).
How far is Houston from Panama City?
1,764 mi (2,839 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.