Panama City (PTY) to Houston (IAH) flights
An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to Houston (IAH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Houston (IAH): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,775 miles (2,856 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cancun, Belize City and San Pedro Sula and more.
How many miles PTY to IAH 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 United Airlines | 12,500 | $84.99–129.99 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $58.59–103.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $33.59–428.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $33.59–78.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $78.39–123.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
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 PTY to IAH
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PTY to IAH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
PTY to IAH with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cancun (CUN)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Belize City (BZE)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Comayagua (XPL)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)Cayman Airways, then United Airlines
- Via Managua (MGA)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole wayN3+1
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Montego Bay (MBJ)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Austin (AUS)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Tampa (TPA)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cartagena (CTG)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
PTY to IAH: common questions
How many miles does PTY to IAH cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Emirates Skywards (18,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). 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 PTY to IAH?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Houston (IAH).
How far is Panama City from Houston by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and Houston (IAH) are 1,775 miles (2,856 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PTY to IAH award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, 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 Panama City and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Cancun (CUN), Belize City (BZE), San Pedro Sula (SAP), Comayagua (XPL) and Grand Cayman Island (GCM). On 4 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.