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

• Earliest: departs at 2:19 am and lands at 4:49 am
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 6:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

A direct flight from Guatemala City to Panama City takes 2h 30m, covering 2,185 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Guatemala City to Panama City range from C$ 382 to C$ 518, with an average of C$ 441 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 382 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the route average of C$ 441. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 414 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to C$ 456 for direct.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Guatemala City to Panama City flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 141–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to Panama City flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 399 to C$ 1,182. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guatemala City to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 386, which is 65% above the typical average for this route.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Guatemala City to Panama City usually depart from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Guatemala City to Panama City route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

One-stop flights from Guatemala City to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 45% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 35% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 0% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Guatemala City to Panama City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 430 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 452, a difference of C$ 23. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Guatemala City and Panama City.

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 23m, compared with 5h 41m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 8h 23m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Panama City is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Guatemala City to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

Avianca's program (Plusgrade) allows you to change your flight from Economy to Business with a bid. Choose your route (GUA-PTY), the amount you will use in the auction, and the fare value. Input your credit card data and wait for the acceptance of your bid. If successful, the amount is credited to your card; if not, no fee will apply, and you'll keep the seat reserved initially. Successful upgrades get an email confirmation message 24 hours before the flight.

When flying with TAG Airlines, you have three ticket options: Light, Flexi, and Plus fares. The Flexi fare has a lower seat selection fee than the Light fare. The premium option, Plus, allows you to pick any seat at zero cost, and you'll enjoy a larger pitch and legroom for enhanced comfort in addition to priority boarding.

Volaris Airlines premium seats – the first three rows of the cabin – guarantee more space, fast boarding (group 2), and quick exit when you arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). With a premium seat, you'll have more space for your hand luggage and a better chance to grab an overhead storage bin.

Avianca welcomes infants older than ten days. Babies below this age need a medical certificate showing they can fly safely. The certificate should be from a certified pediatrician indicating your baby's weight and height. Avianca does not allow more than two infants on the same adult booking.