Flying from Las Vegas to Panama City: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Las Vegas. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Panama City taking off from here.
Touch down in Panama City at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
The average duration of a direct Las Vegas to Panama City flight is 6 hours 25 minutes.
Panama City is two hours ahead of Las Vegas and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Las Vegas to Panama City is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). There are five weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAS to PTY is the 00:30 Copa Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last scheduled departure is at 01:59 with Copa Airlines.
To ensure you catch your Las Vegas to Panama City flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Panama City
ج.م. 8,460 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Panama City. Return flights start from ج.م. 24,086. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book seven months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Las Vegas to Panama City flights.
October is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Las Vegas to Panama City. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
You can book a direct flight from Las Vegas to Panama City leaving from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Begin your journey at LAS and come in for landing at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Lock in your Las Vegas to Panama City plane tickets with Copa Airlines. This airline is a top pick for direct flights from LAS.
We make it simple to find a Las Vegas to Panama City flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas, LAS can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a convenient hotel close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)? If you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Panama City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
82.07% of flights leaving Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LAS.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Panama City. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's main sights.
Booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Las Vegas to Panama City, it takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 25 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to BLB. Kick back after your Las Vegas to Panama City flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Las Vegas to Panama City.
Start your journey without stressing over how to get to your next stop with a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted names here like Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
About one week before your flight from Las Vegas to Panama City is the ideal time to secure your ride from BLB. You're more likely to land a better deal or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the busiest month for flights from Las Vegas to Panama City. To escape the crowds, go to Panama City in February.
Book a Las Vegas to Panama City ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Panama City, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Panama City itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cinta Costera.
Explore more of Panama
You've done Panama City, now it's time to discover other parts of Panama. Journey around 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to check off its leading sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Juan Díaz is another must-experience destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without seeing Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
