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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 499
Typical prices: C$ 446-C$ 606
Aeromexico
Tue 6/2Sat 17/2
CUN - PTY • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 630
Typical prices: C$ 462-C$ 620
Copa Airlines
Sat 24/3Sat 31/3
CUN - PTY • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 2h 43m
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Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 413 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cancún to Panama City (CUN-PTY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cancún to Panama City

Sat, 6 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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6:37 p.m. - 1:31 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
18h 54m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:51 p.m. - 1:32 a.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
10h 41m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 499Aeromexico
3+ days ago
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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2:26 p.m. - 1:46 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
23h 20m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:47 p.m. - 11:38 p.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
8h 51m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 514Aeromexico
1 day ago
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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6:04 a.m. - 1:46 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 42m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:47 p.m. - 11:38 p.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
8h 51m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 519Aeromexico
1 day ago
Tue, 24 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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6:04 a.m. - 1:46 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 42m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:47 p.m. - 10:33 p.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
7h 46m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 537Aeromexico
1 day ago
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
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5:55 a.m. - 1:31 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 36m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:51 p.m. - 10:32 p.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
7h 41m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 542Aeromexico
3+ days ago
Sun, 22 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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6:04 a.m. - 1:46 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 42m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:47 p.m. - 1:32 a.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
10h 45m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 586Aeromexico
1 day ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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6:04 a.m. - 1:46 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 42m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:47 p.m. - 12:32 a.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
9h 45m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 591Aeromexico
1 day ago
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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6:04 a.m. - 1:46 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 42m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:47 p.m. - 1:32 a.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
10h 45m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 623Aeromexico
1 day ago
Wed, 24 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar
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5:46 p.m. - 8:27 p.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 41mdirect
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10:10 a.m. - 12:59 p.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 49mdirect
C$ 630Copa Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, 6 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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7:05 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.CUN  Cancun-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 35mdirect
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7:11 p.m. - 10:07 p.m.PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 56mdirect
C$ 636Copa Airlines
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Cancún to Panama City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cancún to Panama City?

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Panama City typically range from C$ 446 to C$ 606. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 499, on Aeromexico.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cancún to Panama City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cancún to Panama City. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancún to Panama City?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Cancún to Panama City at C$ 444 round-trip.
•August (C$ 605) and July (C$ 605) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 36% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cancún to Panama City the cheapest?

Flights from Cancún to Panama City are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cancún to Panama City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CUN

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

Key details for Cancún to Panama City flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

C$ 314
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cancún to Panama City

When to book flights from Cancún to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cancún to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cancún to Panama City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cancún to Panama City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Panama City:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 9:48 am
    • Latest: departs at 4:47 pm and lands at 7:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 43m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cancún to Panama City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cancún to Panama City.

  • How long does a flight from Cancún to Panama City take?

    A direct flight from Cancún to Panama City takes 2h 43m, covering 2,499 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cancún to Panama City?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cancún to Panama City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cancún to Panama City range from C$ 446 to C$ 606, with an average of C$ 488 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 446 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cancún to Panama City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the C$ 488 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Cancún to Panama City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 413 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to C$ 550 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Cancún to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Cancún to Panama City flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Cancún to Panama City?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 113–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cancún to Panama City?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Cancún to Panama City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Panama City flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Cancún to Panama City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 499 to C$ 2,169. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cancún to Panama City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cancún to Panama City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 399.

  • What car rental options are available at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY)?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 22 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Avis
    • Ace
    • Europcar
    • Budget
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cancún to Panama City?

    Flights from Cancún to Panama City usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cancún to Panama City?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Cancún to Panama City?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Panama City route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cancún to Panama City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Cancún to Panama City most commonly pass through:

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 75% of one-stop connections
    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 25% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cancún to Panama City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Cancún to Panama City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 458 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 597, a difference of C$ 138.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Cancún to Panama City?

    Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Cancún and Panama City.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Cancún to Panama City?

    Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 13m, compared with 9h 07m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cancún to Panama City flights?

    Among airlines operating Cancún to Panama City flights:

    • Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cancún to Panama City flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cancún to Panama City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 458, about C$ 138 less than Sunday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cancún to Panama City trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 444 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 161 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 413 round-trip on this route – about C$ 136 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

    • Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino

Prefer to fly direct from Cancun to Panama City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cancun Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cancun to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Cancun

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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