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Cheapest return flight
£221
Typical prices: £209-£248
Copa Airlines
Tue 16/1Mon 29/1
PTY - GUA • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£221
Typical prices: £218-£250
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Wed 10/1Wed 17/1
PTY - GUA • Direct
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You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 2h 23m
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Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £205 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Guatemala City (PTY-GUA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Panama City to Guatemala City

Sat, 16 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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10:25 - 11:51PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
2h 26mdirect
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06:24 - 11:09GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
3h 45m1 stop San José Juan Santamaria Intl
£221Copa Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
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07:25 - 08:43PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
2h 18mdirect
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06:24 - 20:20GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
12h 56m1 stop San José Juan Santamaria Intl
£227Copa Airlines
Wed, 23 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
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10:25 - 11:51PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
2h 26mdirect
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16:17 - 19:51GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 34mdirect
£233Copa Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
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08:15 - 09:40PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
2h 25mdirect
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06:24 - 20:20GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
12h 56m1 stop San José Juan Santamaria Intl
£233Copa Airlines
Sun, 31 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
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08:37 - 21:36PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
13h 59m1 stop San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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13:09 - 16:39GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 30mdirect
£236Copa Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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10:25 - 11:50PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
2h 25mdirect
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02:22 - 05:49GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 27mdirect
£239Copa Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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08:40 - 21:36PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
13h 56m1 stop San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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04:16 - 07:44GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 28mdirect
£242Copa Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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08:15 - 09:39PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
2h 24mdirect
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07:16 - 10:47GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 31mdirect
£243Copa Airlines
Tue, 19 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
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18:10 - 00:55PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
7h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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02:00 - 17:15GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
14h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£244Avianca
Fri, 15 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
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07:25 - 08:43PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
2h 18mdirect
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06:24 - 20:20GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
12h 56m1 stop San José Juan Santamaria Intl
£245Copa Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Panama City to Guatemala City flights

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How much is a return flight from Panama City to Guatemala City?

Return flights from Panama City to Guatemala City typically range from £209 to £248. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £221 on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to Guatemala City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to Guatemala City. It's 0% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Guatemala City?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Guatemala City at £204 return.
•April (£234) and January (£233) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 14% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Panama City to Guatemala City the cheapest?

Flights from Panama City to Guatemala City are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to Guatemala City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on GUA

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Key details for Panama City to Guatemala City flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£221
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in traveller numbers.
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Your Panama City to Guatemala City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Panama City to Guatemala City?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 07:24 and lands at 09:47
    • Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 00:53.

    The flight takes about 2h 23m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City.

  • How long is a flight from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    A direct flight from Panama City to Guatemala City takes 2h 23m, covering 843 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Panama City to Guatemala City flight?

    Return flights from Panama City to Guatemala City range from £209 to £248, with an average of £222 over the past 12 months. Anything below £209 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Panama City to Guatemala City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the £222 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £205 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £223 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Guatemala City flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Panama City to Guatemala City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Guatemala City flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Panama City to Guatemala City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £221 to £1,362. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Panama City to Guatemala City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Panama City to Guatemala City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £244, which is 73% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    Flights from Panama City to Guatemala City usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    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 Panama City to Guatemala City route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Panama City to Guatemala City pass through?

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

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 3% on flights from Panama City to Guatemala City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £221 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £227, a difference of £5.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Guatemala City.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Panama City to Guatemala City?

    Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 30m, compared to 6h 02m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and 9h 14m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

  • What is the time difference between Panama City and Guatemala City?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Panama City to Guatemala City flights?

    Among airlines operating Panama City to Guatemala City flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Panama City to Guatemala City flights?

    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

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Panama City to Guatemala City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £221, about £5 less than Sunday fares (2% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Panama City to Guatemala City trip for March. Fares historically average £204 return in that month – typically £30 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £205 return on this route – about £18 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Guatemala City La Aurora Airport.

    • Barceló Guatemala City
    • Wyndham Garden Guatemala City
    • Intercontinental Hotels Real Guatemala By IHG

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to Guatemala City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to Guatemala City La Aurora Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Guatemala City La Aurora to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

Copa Airlines

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Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

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Friday

Copa Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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