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      "code": "PTY",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Panama City",
      "fullCity": "Panama City, Panama",
      "airport": "Tocumen Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Panama City?",
        "answer": "You can fly nonstop to Panama City from 18 US cities, with the busiest gateways being Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), and Washington, D.C. (IAD). Copa Airlines serves most of these routes, while American, United, and Delta also operate select nonstop flights; red-eye options are available from Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and San Diego. Travelers typically choose their departure city based on proximity and the number of weekly flights—Miami offers over 250 per week, making it the most convenient hub for many, while smaller markets like Raleigh-Durham or Las Vegas still provide daily nonstop service. For cities without a nonstop, one-stop connections are common through major hubs like Miami, Atlanta, or Houston inside the US, or via Copa's hub in Panama City itself from other Latin American gateways.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come 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 identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight to Panama City?",
        "answer": "From Miami, nonstop flights to Panama City take about 3 hours 6 minutes, while from New York the nonstop is roughly 5 hours 18 minutes. Other major cities like Chicago or Houston require a connection, typically adding 2–3 hours to the journey. Return flight times are generally similar, though headwinds can sometimes make the northbound leg slightly longer.",
        "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come 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); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct nonstop flights from the United States to Panama City, Panama. Eighteen U.S. cities have nonstop service, with the busiest routes from Miami (MIA) on American and Copa, Orlando (MCO) on Copa, and Los Angeles (LAX) on Copa. Other key nonstop gateways include New York (JFK) on United and Copa, Washington, D.C. (IAD) on Copa and Boliviana de Aviación, Atlanta (ATL) on Delta and Copa, and Houston (IAH) on United. Flight times range from about 3 hours from Miami to over 7 hours from San Francisco, with red-eye options available from Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and San Diego.",
        "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Miami and Atlanta are the cheapest U.S. departure cities for flying to Panama City, Panama, with typical round-trip fares around $557 from Miami and $564 from Atlanta. Fort Lauderdale comes next at about $583, followed by Boston, Orlando, and Los Angeles in the $630–$650 range. Overall, roughly 13 U.S. cities offer service, with the cheapest fares clustering around $557–$787 round trip.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) and American Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop to Panama City from Miami, while Copa also serves Orlando, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco. United (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from New York, Delta (SkyTeam) from Atlanta, and Boliviana de Aviación from Washington.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken 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).",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Panama City are generally cheapest during the rainy season, from May to November, especially in September and October. For the best fares, book at least two to three months ahead, aim for midweek departures like Tuesday or Wednesday, and consider red-eye or early morning flights to avoid peak pricing."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Fares from the United States to Panama City are typically lowest when booked about 4 weeks ahead of departure. Holidays and peak periods tend to sell out earlier, so booking further in advance is wise for those dates.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare. Basic economy often excludes checked bags on flights to Panama, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins allow more. Always confirm with your airline before flying."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "Are overnight or red eye flights available to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight or red-eye flights are available from the United States to Panama City, Panama, particularly from West Coast and certain Northeast hubs. Gateways like Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, San Diego, and Denver offer red-eye departures, typically leaving in the late evening and arriving the next morning after a flight of about 6–7 hours from the West Coast or 5–6 hours from the East Coast. These overnight flights are often operated by Copa Airlines and United Airlines, and travelers may prefer them to maximize daytime at their destination or avoid losing a full day to travel. However, many other US gateways, especially those closer to Panama like Miami and Orlando, primarily operate daytime flights with no scheduled red-eye service.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in 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), marking services that leave late at night and arrive the following morning.",
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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Morning departures tend to be cheapest for flights from the United States to Panama City, with a typical fare around $687, compared to an average of $739 across all departure times. This makes mornings the best time-of-day window to save money, though prices can vary by origin and season.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Tocumen Intl Airport to downtown Panama City?",
        "answer": "You'll arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY), the main international airport serving Panama City, located just east of the city. The airport has its own Panama Metro station, Aeropuerto, which opened in 2023 and is the eastern terminus of the El Ramal Line 2 shuttle to Corredor Sur, where you can transfer to the main Line 2 network. Buses, taxis, and ride-share services are available, and the Corredor Sur expressway connects the airport directly to the city center, with typical drive times of roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Panama",
            "title": "Transport in Panama",
            "time_published": "2026-07-19T03:39:59Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T19:59:16Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-29T21:47:15Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-22T23:22:31Z"
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      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to Panama City?",
        "answer": "Flights to Panama City typically offer economy and a standard domestic-style first class recliner on U.S. carriers. Lie-flat business class is rare, and premium economy is not commonly found on this route."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Panama City airport?",
        "answer": "Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) has no on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, and there are no dedicated rest zones or cots. However, nearby hotels offer free airport shuttles, including the Crowne Plaza Panama Airport (0.3 miles away), Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino (1.1 miles), and B&B Lodgings (3.8 miles).",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/panama-city-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/panamacity.htm",
            "title": "Panama City Airport Guide (PTY) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-13T20:27:32Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/panama/pcyap/hoteldetail/directions",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Panama City airport?",
        "answer": "At Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Copa Club is the airline's own branded lounge, with locations in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (open 05:30–22:15) and access for Copa Airlines business class passengers and eligible elite status holders. The Lounge Panama by Global Lounge Network is a Priority Pass-affiliated independent lounge in Terminal 1, open 24 hours with pre-booking available, offering showers, conference rooms, children's rooms, and complimentary beer, wine, and spirits. There is also a Tocumen Royal Saloon in Terminal 1 (06:00–21:00) and a second independent lounge called The Lounge in Terminal 2, both accessible via day pass or lounge membership programs.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/PTY",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Tocumen International Airport | Amex US",
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/panama/tocumen-international",
            "title": "Tocumen International Airport PTY Lounges - PTY Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z"
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            "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Panama City?",
        "answer": "The cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Panama City is Tuesday, with typical fares around $396 compared to the weekly average of $424. Midweek departures like Tuesday generally beat weekend travel, so booking a Tuesday flight can save you roughly $28 versus the average day.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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