Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (PTY) flights

An economy award from Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $63. Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and 1 more charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (PTY): Aeromexico and Copa Airlines. The two airports are 1,498 miles (2,411 km) apart. Aeromexico is in SkyTeam and Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guatemala City, Comayagua and Managua and more.
How many miles MEX to PTY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 10,000 | $63β88 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 10,000 | $60β85 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Aeromexico | 10,000 | $55β140 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 10,000 | $65β400 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 11,000 | $35β410 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $35β60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $35β60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 22,500 | $85.40β166.40 |
| Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico | 30,000β39,000 | $91β222 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $35β60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $35β60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $79.80β104.80 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEX to PTY
- AeromexicoSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book MEX to PTY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico, Copa Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico
MEX to PTY with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)Aeromexico, Volaris Costa Rica and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
Q6

- Via Comayagua (XPL)Aeromexico, then Copa Airlines


- Via Managua (MGA)Aeromexico, then Copa Airlines


- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way

N3

- Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)Aeromexico, then Copa Airlines


- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA the whole way

Q6

- Via Cancun (CUN)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 2 more, then Copa Airlines

+1

- Via Cartagena (CTG)Aeromexico, then Copa Airlines


- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then Copa Airlines




- Via Havana (HAV)Aeromexico, then Copa Airlines


- Via Medellin (MDE)Aeromexico and AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines



- Via Monterrey (MTY)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then Copa Airlines




- Via Cali (CLO)Aeromexico, then Copa Airlines


- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way





- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way





MEX to PTY: common questions
How many miles does MEX to PTY cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $63. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), Delta SkyMiles (10,000) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEX to PTY?
Aeromexico (SkyTeam) and Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is Mexico City from Panama City by plane?
Mexico City (MEX) and Panama City (PTY) are 1,498 miles (2,411 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEX to PTY award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Mexico City and Panama City?
The most direct connections are through Guatemala City (GUA), Comayagua (XPL), Managua (MGA), San Salvador (SAL) and San Pedro Sula (SAP). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.








