Managua (MGA) to Panama City (PTY) flights

An economy award from Managua (MGA) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Managua (MGA) to Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 507 miles (816 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Jose, San Salvador and Guatemala City.
How many miles MGA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 6,000 | $15β430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 8,000 | $40β105 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 10,000 | $43β108 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15β80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15β80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $15β80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $15β80 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $59.80β124.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $15β170 |
Business and first class prices 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 MGA to PTY
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book MGA to PTY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- 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
MGA to PTY with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Jose (SJO)Copa Airlines the whole way
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- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way



- Via Guatemala City (GUA)Copa Airlines the whole way


MGA to PTY: common questions
How many miles does MGA to PTY cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (8,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and ANA Mileage Club (17,500). 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 MGA to PTY?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Managua (MGA) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is Managua from Panama City by plane?
Managua (MGA) and Panama City (PTY) are 507 miles (816 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MGA to PTY award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Managua and Panama City?
The most direct connections are through San Jose (SJO), San Salvador (SAL) and Guatemala City (GUA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Copa Airlines through San Jose.
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.






