Finding flights can be a hectic business as prices rise and go down by the minute. In this article, we share a few tips to help you find a solid deal on your next round-trip flight to Panama City, Panama.
With the latest expansion of Tocumen International Airport and its continuous developments, Panama is becoming known as a great hub for airlines operating in Latin America.
Nowadays, 23 commercial airlines operate at Tocumen International Airport, under which Copa, KLM, Air France, Iberia, Air Europe, Delta, United, American, and Avianca. Together they are serving more than 85 destinations to 37 countries around the world. How to find the best flights to Tocumen Airport, Panama City in 3 steps?
Step 01: Search for dates via Google Flights
Google Flights is a platform by Google that shows you the prices by date. In the example above we are looking for flights from New York City, United States, to Panama City, Panama. We haven't selected our preferred dates to fly yet, but we use the calendar function to spot cheap options. In the example above we see that the end of January 2023 has some relatively cheap options to fly.
Step 02: Select the flight dates in Google Flights
Now we have selected our preferred flight dates: Friday the 20th of January 2023 - Friday the 3rd of February 2023. A trip of two weeks. The prices shown for a round-trip are $387 (USD) from La Guardia with one layover in Houston both ways and $462 (USD) from JFK with a direct flight.
Step 03: Search for the flight dates in Momondo
Now we head to Momondo and look for the exact same flight dates: Friday the 20th of January 2023 - Friday the 3rd of February 2023. Here you will also find the direct flight for $462 (USD) from JFK but in addition a cheaper direct flight with the same airline for $445 (USD), also from JFK. In addition, it offers you a $314 (USD) option if you are willing to have a layover in Houston both ways.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding flights to Panama City.
Why this multi-step approach? In most cases, Momondo offers you better prices than Google Flights. However, Google Flights has a nicer interface to search to spot cheap dates. That's why we always use Google Flights first, after which we head to Momondo.
Are there more platforms to find cheap flights?
Another popular platform for finding good deals on flights is Kayak. However, we often experience that Kayak offers the same prices as Google Flights.
Does this only work for flights from New York to Panama City?
No. It works for all flights around the globe. We have used it for the following Panama round trips:
.... and many more! :)
Does it help to use a VPN when searching for flights?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides an encrypted server and hides your IP address. It also makes servers of services like Google Flights and Momondo think that you are in another country if you choose to do so. By searching for flights from other countries or in other valuta you might be able to score a better deal.