Traveling from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
The average time for a direct Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport flight is 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Panama City. Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. There are 48 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Copa Airlines at 10:19pm. Opt for the first PTY to MEX departure with Copa Airlines at 9:11am if getting there sooner works for you.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Panama City to MEX.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can book a direct flight from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport departing from PTY.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between PTY and MEX is Copa Airlines.
With a dependable 92.2% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa Airlines is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Panama City to MEX that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PTY and MEX include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Located around 21 kilometers from the center of Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Tocumen International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PTY arrive on schedule 86.03% of the time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is about 2 kilometers from central Panama City. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to MEX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Book a flight ticket from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) departing from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BLB and MEX include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're traveling to BLB from central Panama City, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get there by car. The journey is roughly 16 kilometers.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport flight:
With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving when they should, BLB is a dependable starting point for your journey.
About Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and explore beyond Mexico City's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Mexico City. How long it'll take to get to the center in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
AED 693 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 1,284. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book five months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to MEX.
October is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Panama City to MEX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.
Find a cheap flight from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
April is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Mexico City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Panama City to MEX flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Benito Juarez International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Mexico City when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Historic Center (Centro Historico) followed by Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometers south-east of Mexico City, a visit to Puebla will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Zócalo de Puebla and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Morelia, roughly 225 kilometers west of Mexico City. Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia are highlights.
