Traveling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Richmond.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RIC to PTY flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RIC and PTY include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport flight is $179. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $424. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIC to PTY, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIC to PTY.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), 77.63% land on time at their destination.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometers from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RIC:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Pick up a Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to central Panama City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to PTY around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be explored after you've experienced Panama City. Around 6 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama and is around 11 kilometers north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
