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Taxis are the most common mode of transportation for passengers traveling from the airport to Panama City. When you have collected all your belongings from the baggage claim and have made your way through the doors leading to the pickup area, you will hear a few drivers calling you to ask if you need a cab.

Proceed to the counter for Alamo, Budget, or Avis, located in the section that houses the baggage claim. You will need to provide your driver's license to obtain your pre-printed rental papers and keys. Vehicles available for rental may be parked outside the baggage claim area.

For the duration of the night, you will be confined to a pre-security waiting area rather than the main concourse. The chairs are linked to one another and have armrests. Nighttime is often reserved for more labor-intensive cleaning tasks. There is a limited selection of food and beverages.

Over 11,000 parking spots are available for short- and long-term stays at the FLL multi-level onsite parking complex. For your protection and peace of mind, they keep these areas well-lit and patrolled by security personnel at all times. You may quickly locate a parking spot close to your airline's terminal by following the color-coded signage throughout the parking garage.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Fort Lauderdale and Panama City.

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin 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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £321 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £346 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £50–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 33% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 5% 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 22% on the Fort Lauderdale to Panama City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £302 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £386, a difference of £84. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Fort Lauderdale to Panama City route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Multicentro Panama is one of the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 17:08 and lands at 20:15
• Latest: departs at 18:13 and lands at 21:20.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of £344. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City takes 3h 07m, covering 1,175 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £382 to £1,131. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £208, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Fort Lauderdale to Panama City flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 32m, compared to 9h 02m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 02m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Panama City is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale (Eastern Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

Return flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City range from £273 to £426, with an average of £344 over the past 12 months. Anything below £273 counts as a good deal.