Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City is two hours ahead of Portland and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your PDX to PTY flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and PTY:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is P17,675. A round-trip fare right now is P37,370. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to PTY if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDX to PTY.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Portland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're arriving on a late Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near PTY:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Panama City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to PTY around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Panama just waiting to be discovered. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. Experience major highlights starting with Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.