Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 6 minutes. The timezone in Miami is UTC-4, so it's 1 hour ahead of Panama City.
Each week, there are 316 flights from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 03:58 Copa Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from PTY to MIA is 21:33 with Copa Airlines.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like June? High seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines runs direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Miami — plus maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between PTY and MIA:
Lynden Pindling International Airport
Jose Marti International Airport
Tampa International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter United States, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most current information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from PTY to MIA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport is Rs48,651. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs80,256. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap flights from PTY to MIA, reserve your trip 8 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Panama City to Tocumen International Airport takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
Book a hotel near MIA if you're on a late flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Miami. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 22 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Miami in April.
Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport for August if you want to go to Miami during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from PTY to MIA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Miami
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