Traveling from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Panama City: what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Take your pick of 19 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to PTY is the 09:34 United Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 14:27 with United Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAH to Panama City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Start your journey at IAH and travel nonstop to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City tickets.
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We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from IAH to Panama City with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel near IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Panama City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City flight is $209. The cheapest price for a return flight is $457. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from IAH to Panama City, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City ticket.
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Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to the center of Panama City takes around 35 minutes by car. The center is roughly 24 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
Book a hotel close to PTY if you're coming in on a late flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Panama City Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from IAH to Panama City.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Central Panama City is located around 6 kilometers from Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB). Once your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to BLB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your IAH to Panama City flight:
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from BLB one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City. January is the most popular month to travel to Panama City. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Book a Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City plane ticket with a departure in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to Panama City in January when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Panama City, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan), Casco Viejo and Independence Square are major attractions which should be on any good Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
You've visited Panama City, now it's time to explore other corners of Panama. Travel about 322 kilometers west to David to tick off its leading sights. From Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia to Raptors To The Rescue and Unachi Botanical garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Another major destination in Panama, Santiago de Veraguas is located about 193 kilometers southwest of Panama City. Be sure to visit highlights including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.