Traveling from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Panama City. Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) taking off from here.
4 hours 25 minutes is the average duration of a direct Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is located in Atlanta. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Panama City.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is the busiest route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 7:24am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from PTY to ATL is with Delta Air Lines at 3:27pm.
Your flight from Panama City to ATL won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) operate out of this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline operates services from PTY.
Delta is the airline most travelers choose for flights from PTY to ATL.
With a dependable 94.44% of services arriving on schedule, Copa leads the way in punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Panama City to ATL with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PTY and ATL include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that depart PTY arrive at their destination without delay.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Break up your flight from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Panama Pacifico International Airport and ATL include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to BLB in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico International Airport the day before your Panama City to ATL flight:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 88% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Book a hotel near ATL if you have a late flight from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
Central Atlanta is around 16 kilometers from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is AED 1,006. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,928. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from Panama City to ATL by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Atlanta. July is when most people book flights from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Panama City to ATL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Atlanta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Atlanta right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are top sights which should feature on any good Atlanta itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometers west of Atlanta, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Montgomery is another standout destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometers southwest of Atlanta. No trip is complete without dropping by Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.
