The Houston–Panama City route
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Tocumen International (PTY) covers about 1,775 miles. Nonstop IAH–PTY is often on the schedule, about 4 hours airborne over 1,775 miles. This page is a US-market guide in USD — not a ticket and not a live calendar.
For IAH–PTY we show about $169 on the low end and around $320 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. A $169 one-way is a sale-shaped guide, not a fare you can screenshot and demand. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
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Distance and time IAH–PTY
Great-circle distance IAH–PTY is about 1,775 miles. Block time on a nonstop is typically near 4 hours; wind, routing, and which runway you use still move the clock. Connections on the same city pair add layover time on top of that flying.
Panama City is about 1 hour ahead of Houston on standard time (America/Chicago vs America/Panama). Arrival clocks on PTY are local. That matters more on this pair than on a same-zone hop.
When IAH–PTY has a nonstop, that is usually the cleanest product. One-stop options still appear — they are worth opening only if the USD total is materially lower after you count the extra ground time.
Airports for Houston to Panama City
You depart George Bush Intercontinental in Houston, United States, and arrive at Tocumen International in Panama City, Panama. IAH is the origin code we use on this guide; PTY is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
IAH is the only origin code we list in this metro. PTY is the arrival code we treat as primary for Panama City. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: IAH George Bush Intercontinental · PTY Tocumen International
City hubs: Flights from Houston · Flights to Panama City
Bags on IAH–PTY
On IAH–PTY, bag rules follow the seller, not Azurovia. Compare the same cabin and the same bags across airline-direct and travel-site totals.
Airlines often shown
JetBlue is among the names that commonly appear on IAH–PTY, alongside United, Avianca, Copa Airlines. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
On Houston–Panama City, demand is often softer in Jun and Jul, with Nov and Dec also worth checking. US holidays still reprice this pair. Move a day on the results strip before you assume the first date you typed is the cheapest.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from Houston to Panama City?
Nonstop IAH–PTY is typically about 4 hours over roughly 1,775 miles. Connections take longer; compare total trip time on the results page.
When are Houston to Panama City fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in Jun and Jul on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly Houston to Panama City?
Sellers commonly show JetBlue, United, Avianca, Copa Airlines on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do Houston–Panama City tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $320, with sales near $169, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is IAH–PTY the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses IAH and PTY as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book Houston–Panama City with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.
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