{ "response": { "Key": "FLL-PTY", "orig": { "code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "PTY", "type": "airport", "city": "Panama City", "fullCity": "Panama City, Panama", "airport": "Tocumen Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City is about 1,180 miles and typically takes 3 hours 8 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at 3 hours 12 minutes. Copa Airlines operates daily nonstop service on this route.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City daily, with up to 18 weekly flights departing in the late afternoon around 5:11–6:14 PM. The flight takes about 3 hours 8 minutes, and Copa is the only carrier offering nonstop service on this route. Fares on Copa typically run around $579 round-trip, making it the cheapest option by a wide margin.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Panama City?", "answer": "From Tocumen International Airport (PTY), the fastest and most-used option to reach central Panama City is a taxi or ride-share, with Uber readily available and taking about 25–35 minutes depending on traffic. Official airport taxis are also plentiful and offer fixed rates. The Panama Metro’s Line 2 now extends directly to the airport, providing a cheap and efficient mass transit alternative. Car rentals from major agencies are available at the terminal, but driving in the city can be challenging for visitors. While buses exist, they are less practical for tourists with luggage.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:05:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Trinidad%20and%20Tobago", "title": "Transport in Trinidad and Tobago", "time_published": "2025-06-13T01:56:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen", "title": "Tocumen", "time_published": "2026-01-31T23:38:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad%20del%20Carmen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ciudad del Carmen International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T01:05:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogyakarta_International_Airport_Rail_Link", "title": "Yogyakarta International Airport Rail Link", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-26T00:13:13Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available — for example, an Avianca red‑eye from FLL to Barranquilla (BAQ) departs at 22:10 and arrives at 00:05 (same night, just after midnight), then connects to Copa Airlines after a 9‑hour layover.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City, with 18 weekly flights departing daily in the late afternoon and early evening. The median fare on this route is around $579, with Copa typically offering the lowest fares.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Panama City?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, San José (Costa Rica), and Bogotá. Miami offers frequent short-hop connections and broad options on major carriers. San José and Bogotá provide efficient transfer hubs with Copa Airlines, often keeping total travel time competitive and allowing visa-free transit for many nationalities." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Panama City?", "answer": "Mid-December to April is the dry season with sunny skies and lower humidity, while avoiding the heaviest tourist weeks." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 180 days. Check if a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Panama City?", "answer": "Tocumen International Airport is Panama City’s only commercial airport. It serves as the hub for Copa Airlines and handles all international and domestic flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest option is Broward County Transit Route 1 bus, which stops at the Rental Car Center. The Tri-Rail commuter train also serves the airport via a free shuttle from the FLL station at Dania Beach, though it's less direct from the city center. Ride-share and taxis are the fastest, with a drive of about 3 miles taking roughly 10–15 minutes, while driving yourself means parking in airport garages or economy lots. Most visitors opt for ride-share or taxis for convenience, but the bus is a solid budget choice.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Panama City airport?", "answer": "Panama City's Tocumen International Airport (PTY) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Seating throughout the airport has armrests, making floor sleeping the main option for overnight stays, and nearby hotels offer free shuttle service for uninterrupted rest.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/panamacity.htm", "title": "Panama City Airport Guide (PTY) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-13T20:27:32Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:05:24Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/toncontin-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Toncontín Airport Guide (TGU) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-05-13T20:23:57Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/panama/gamboa/activities/private_transfer_from_tocumen_airport_to_gamboa-XLHCFK", "title": "Private Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Gamboa", "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/panama/panama-city/activities/transfer_from_playa_bonita_or_gamboa_to_pty_airport-XSLN3Z", "title": "Transfer from Playa Bonita or Gamboa to PTY Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/panama-city-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Panama City Airport Guide (PTY) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:41Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tocumen Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tocumen International Airport (PTY) offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal, currency exchange offices in both the arrivals and departures areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and a multi‑faith prayer room located in Terminal 2 near the food court.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:05:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen", "title": "Tocumen", "time_published": "2026-01-31T23:38:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tontouta_International_Airport", "title": "La Tontouta International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:07:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad%20del%20Carmen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ciudad del Carmen International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T01:05:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chetumal_International_Airport", "title": "Chetumal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:28:59Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City are operated by Copa Airlines using Boeing 737-800 and 737-700 aircraft, with the 737-800 being the most common. On connecting itineraries, the long leg is typically an Airbus A320-100 (via Bogotá, Medellín, or Cali on Avianca) or a Boeing 737-900 / 737 MAX 9 (via Houston on United, or via Dulles on Copa). The exact aircraft can vary by day, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these types.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines is the only carrier operating nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City, and it belongs to Star Alliance, so Star Alliance serves this route directly. No other alliances have a nonstop presence here, though they may serve it via connections.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or Delta Sky Club members, and an Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3, which welcomes American Express Platinum cardholders and Priority Pass members. Both lounges offer complimentary food, drinks, and Wi-Fi, with the Sky Club featuring a full bar and the Escape Lounge providing a quieter, more intimate setting.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on this route depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and higher fares offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City?", "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium tickets offering the most favorable options." } } } }