Flights from Panama City to Tampa
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Miami
- 7h 20m
- two tickets, via Miami
- $403
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,324 mi (2,130 km)
fastest
Via Miami
United States
7h 20m
with the connection
Panama City to Miami
flight 3h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Tampa: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to Tampa
flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $403
Via Nassau
Bahamas
7h 26m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $612
Via Cancun
Mexico
7h 38m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $546
Via San Jose
Costa Rica
7h 38m
with the connection
Via Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
8h 42m
with the connection
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 Panama City to cities closest to Tampa
Panama City to Orlando
Orlando: 77 mi (124 km) from Tampa, flight 3h 32m
from $355
Panama City to Miami
Miami: 206 mi (332 km) from Tampa, flight 3h 10m
from $348
Panama City to Havana
Havana: 334 mi (538 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 35m
from $677
Panama City to Nassau
Nassau: 375 mi (603 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 56m
from $399
Panama City to Atlanta
Atlanta: 416 mi (670 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 17m
Panama City to Cancun
Cancun: 544 mi (875 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 48m
from $292
To Tampa from cities closest to Panama City
San Jose to Tampa
San Jose: 318 mi (512 km) from Panama City, flight 3h 13m
Cancun to Tampa
Cancun: 972 mi (1,564 km) from Panama City, flight 1h 50m
from $254
Punta Cana to Tampa
Punta Cana: 998 mi (1,606 km) from Panama City, flight 3h 10m
Key West to Tampa
Key West: 1,086 mi (1,747 km) from Panama City, flight 1h 6m
from $42
San Juan to Tampa
San Juan: 1,112 mi (1,789 km) from Panama City, flight 3h 15m
from $96
Nassau to Tampa
Nassau: 1,118 mi (1,799 km) from Panama City, flight 1h 30m
from $213
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Panama City to Tampa?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Miami.
What is the fastest way to fly from Panama City to Tampa?
Via Miami: 3h 10m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 7h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Panama City to Tampa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Miami from $403. 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 Tampa?
Miami (7h 20m total), Nassau (7h 26m total), Cancun (7h 38m total), San Jose (7h 38m total) and Punta Cana (8h 42m total).
How far is Tampa from Panama City?
1,324 mi (2,130 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.