Flying from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Panama City is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the primary hub where you can land in Fort Lauderdale.
The average time for a direct flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours 14 minutes. Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, making Fort Lauderdale 1 hour ahead of Panama City.
With 5 weekly flights between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale with Copa Airlines at 12:03. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from PTY to FLL is with Copa Airlines at 12:10.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You will need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from Panama and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap flights from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jet off from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) on a nonstop flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale. From PTY, you can travel directly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You can lock in a direct flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale with Copa Airlines. This popular airline offers services from PTY.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP)
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Tocumen International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Split up your flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Tocumen International Airport and Fort Lauderdale include:
Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP)
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
BLB is around 16 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 22 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale, kick back in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport:
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is approximately 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 27 minutes.
Book a hotel close to FLL if you have a late flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale is $329. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $561. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale, reserve your journey 8 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale. To escape the crowds, go to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Schedule your flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale for August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale, explore our range of hotels including:
Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens are just two of the big attractions to add to your Fort Lauderdale to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Jungle Queen Riverboat.
Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with a car rental
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