How to get from Phoenix to Panama City: connecting flights, about 9h 51m total

Flights from Phoenix to Panama City

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Where to connect

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fastest, via Cancun: 9h 51m
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,671 mi (4,299 km)

fastest

Via Cancun

Mexico

9h 51m

with the connection

Phoenix to Cancun flight 4h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Cancun to Panama City flight 2h 41m

Via Mexico City

Mexico

10h 5m

with the connection

Phoenix to Mexico City flight 3h 17m

Connection of about 3h

Mexico City to Panama City flight 3h 48m

Via San Jose Del Cabo

Mexico

10h 8m

with the connection

Phoenix to San Jose Del Cabo flight 2h 10m

Connection of about 3h

San Jose Del Cabo to Panama City flight 4h 58m

Via Guadalajara

Mexico

10h 22m

with the connection

Phoenix to Guadalajara flight 3h 9m

Connection of about 3h

Guadalajara to Panama City flight 4h 13m

Via San Diego

10h 26m

with the connection

Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International. Departure to Panama City: San Diego International.

San Diego to Panama City flight 6h 6m

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 Phoenix to cities closest to Panama City

Phoenix to Cancun Cancun: 972 mi (1,564 km) from Panama City, flight 4h 10m from $240 Phoenix to Miami Miami: 1,159 mi (1,866 km) from Panama City, flight 4h 26m from $72 Phoenix to Tampa Tampa: 1,324 mi (2,130 km) from Panama City, flight 4h from $86 Phoenix to Mexico City Mexico City: 1,496 mi (2,407 km) from Panama City, flight 3h 17m Phoenix to New Orleans New Orleans: 1,601 mi (2,576 km) from Panama City, flight 2h 56m Phoenix to Atlanta Atlanta: 1,738 mi (2,797 km) from Panama City, flight 3h 34m from $107

To Panama City from cities closest to Phoenix

San Diego to Panama City San Diego: 299 mi (481 km) from Phoenix, flight 6h 6m Los Angeles to Panama City Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 6h 24m from $405 Denver to Panama City Denver: 586 mi (943 km) from Phoenix, flight 5h 44m San Francisco to Panama City San Francisco: 653 mi (1,051 km) from Phoenix, flight 6h 59m from $477 San Jose Del Cabo to Panama City San Jose Del Cabo: 725 mi (1,167 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h 58m Austin to Panama City Austin: 869 mi (1,398 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h 26m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Panama City?

Via Cancun: 4h 10m to the connection, 2h 41m after it, about 9h 51m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Cancun (9h 51m total), Mexico City (10h 5m total), San Jose Del Cabo (10h 8m total), Guadalajara (10h 22m total) and San Diego (10h 26m total).

How far is Panama City from Phoenix?

2,671 mi (4,299 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.