Panama City (PTY) to New York (JFK) flights
An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to New York (JFK) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to New York (JFK): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 2,208 miles (3,554 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Montego Bay, Nassau and Kingston and more.
How many miles PTY to JFK 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 | 12,500 | $84.99–129.99 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $58.59–103.59 |
| United MileagePlusOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $33.59–428.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 25,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $78.39–123.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 90,000 | $33.59–168.59 |
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 JFK
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PTY to JFK 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
PTY to JFK with one stop
41 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Montego Bay (MBJ)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Nassau (NAS)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Kingston (KIN)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Caribbean Airlines
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)Cayman Airways the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
- Via Orlando (MCO)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Dulles (IAD)Copa Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Tampa (TPA)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Cartagena (CTG)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA and JetBlue Airways
- Via Puerto Plata (POP)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Santiago (STI)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Santo Domingo (SDQ)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
PTY to JFK: common questions
How many miles does PTY to JFK cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), United MileagePlus (20,000) 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 JFK?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to New York (JFK).
How far is Panama City from New York by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and New York (JFK) are 2,208 miles (3,554 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 JFK 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 Panama City and New York?
The most direct connections are through Montego Bay (MBJ), Nassau (NAS), Kingston (KIN), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Miami.
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.