United States to Panama Β· 1,158 miles (1,863 km)

Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY): American Airlines and Copa Airlines. The two airports are 1,158 miles (1,863 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Grand Cayman Island, Montego Bay and Havana and more.

How many miles MIA 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines10,000$71.61–76.11
Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines11,000$5.60–355.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$29–33.50
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$29–33.50
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines17,500$54

Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MIA to PTY

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Copa Airlines logo
    Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book MIA to PTY with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MIA to PTY with one stop

29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)Cayman Airways the whole way
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    Cayman Airways logo
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  • Via Montego Bay (MBJ)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines and Wingo
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    Copa Airlines logo
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  • Via Havana (HAV)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Copa Airlines
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Kingston (KIN)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Nassau (NAS)American Airlines and Bahamasair, then Copa Airlines
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    Bahamasair logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Cartagena (CTG)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Barranquilla (BAQ)American Airlines and AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
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    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA the whole way
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    AVIANCA logo
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    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Cancun (CUN)American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
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    LATAM Airlines logo
    Aeromexico logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Managua (MGA)American Airlines and AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
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    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Comayagua (XPL)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Belize City (BZE)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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See all 29 in Routes

MIA to PTY: common questions

How many miles does MIA to PTY cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (8,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and Emirates Skywards (11,000). 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 MIA to PTY?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY).

How far is Miami from Panama City by plane?

Miami (MIA) and Panama City (PTY) are 1,158 miles (1,863 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MIA to PTY award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Miami and Panama City?

The most direct connections are through Grand Cayman Island (GCM), Montego Bay (MBJ), Havana (HAV), Kingston (KIN) and Nassau (NAS). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cayman Airways through Grand Cayman Island.

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.