Flying from Panama City to Houston: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Panama City. Explore your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when organising your flight from Panama City to Houston.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's primary gateways.
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Panama City to Houston flight.
Panama City and Houston are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
The most popular route for flights from Panama City to Houston is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Take your pick of 19 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PTY to IAH is the 07:55 United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 16:40 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Panama City to Houston flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Houston
To snag cheap Panama City to Houston flights, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Panama City to Houston is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Panama City to Houston flights.
Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) on a nonstop flight from Panama City to Houston. From PTY, you can fly straight to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Look out for promotions with United Airlines. This carrier offers direct Panama City to Houston plane tickets out of PTY.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Panama City to Houston flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tocumen International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Panama City to Houston? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Tocumen International Airport:
Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PTY land at their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Break up your Panama City to Houston flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Panama Pacifico Airport and Houston are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
BLB is roughly 11 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Panama City to Houston? Kick back in a hotel near Panama Pacifico Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
The majority of flights that depart Panama Pacifico Airport land at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 87%.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
IAH is situated at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The centre of Houston is located around 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Once your flight from Panama City to Houston has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Panama City to Houston:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make collecting a William P. Hobby Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from HOU four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for William P. Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
February is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Houston, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Houston based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Panama City to Houston ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap flights from Panama City to Houston around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Houston, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are must-do's during your Houston adventure.
Explore more of United States
Houston is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
