{ "response": { "Key": "MCO-PTY", "orig": { "code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando 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 Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "The flight from Orlando to Panama City is about 1,340 miles and typically takes 3 hours 30 minutes. On the return, the flight is slightly longer at 3 hours 34 minutes, a small difference that reflects prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances 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 flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines flies nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Panama City (PTY) with daily service — up to 133 flights a week, departing at various times throughout the day. The flight takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. No other airline offers a nonstop on this route.", "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. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Panama City?", "answer": "From Tocumen International Airport (PTY), the Panama City Metro is the fastest and most used option, with Aeropuerto station on Line 2 Branch offering a direct shuttle to Corredor Sur for onward transit into the city. Taxis and ride-share services are widely available at the airport, though traffic on the Corredor Sur or Corredor Norte expressways can be heavy, making the metro more reliable. Car rentals are also offered, but driving in Panama City is often demanding due to dense traffic and poorly maintained streets. Metrobus routes serve the city and surrounding areas, but they are not directly accessible from the terminal without first taking the metro or a taxi.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Panama", "title": "Transport in Panama", "time_published": "2026-07-19T03:39:59Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen_International_Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T19:59:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T21:47:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_metro_station", "title": "Aeropuerto metro station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-22T23:22:31Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Panama", "title": "Rail transport in Panama", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-01T17:40:02Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Orlando to Panama City, but connecting overnight itineraries are available with the long leg on Avianca departing Orlando at 11:40 PM and arriving in Bogotá at 2:45 AM (early hours), then connecting to Copa Airlines or Avianca for the onward flight to Panama City.", "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 Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines operates non‑stop flights from Orlando to Panama City, with about 133 departures per week — service runs daily, with departures spread across the morning, afternoon, and early evening. The median fare on this route is around $717. Other carriers may also serve the route via connections, but Copa is the main non‑stop operator.", "methodology": "Airlines and 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 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 Orlando and Panama City?", "answer": "Popular layovers include Miami, Panama City (PTY) is often served nonstop, but if connecting, Miami and Fort Lauderdale are common, offering short flight times and easy transfers. For broader options, Atlanta and Houston also appear, keeping total travel times competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Panama City?", "answer": "December to April is the dry season, with sunny skies and lower humidity, and you'll avoid the heaviest crowds by skipping holidays and spring break." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "Bring a U.S. 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, but check if a Panama Travel Health Affidavit or vaccination certificate is currently required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Panama City?", "answer": "Panama City has one main airport, Tocumen International, which serves all commercial flights and is the hub for Copa Airlines." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Orlando, the main ways to reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) are driving yourself and parking in one of the on-airport garages or lots, taking a rideshare like Uber or Lyft, or using a taxi. There is no direct public transit train from the city center to the airport yet, though the Brightline intercity rail station is located at the airport's intermodal terminal and is connected to the main terminal by an automated people mover. Rideshare and taxis are generally the most popular and fastest for door-to-door service, while driving and parking offers convenience if you have a car but costs more for longer stays.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal", "title": "Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-08-17T11:55:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:11:17Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Panama City airport?", "answer": "There is no hotel directly connected to Panama City's Tocumen International Airport, but several nearby hotels offer free airport shuttles, including the Crowne Plaza Panama Airport (0.3 mi / 0.5 km), Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino (1.1 mi / 1.8 km), and B&B Lodgings (3.8 mi / 6.1 km). The airport is open 24 hours, so overnight stays inside the terminal are possible, though seating has armrests and there are no dedicated sleeping areas or cots.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://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" }, { "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://ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/panama/pcyap/hoteldetail/directions", "title": "Crowne Plaza Panama Airport Map & Driving Directions", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-crowneplaza?fmt=png-alpha" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tocumen Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City offers free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals, and currency exchange offices are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for arriving passengers. Prayer rooms or chapels are not listed among the airport's amenities, so their availability cannot be confirmed. The airport also features a VIP lounge and is connected to the city via the Aeropuerto metro station.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T21:47:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen_International_Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T19:59:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_metro_station", "title": "Aeropuerto metro station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-22T23:22:31Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen", "title": "Tocumen", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-01-31T23:38:38Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and Panama City airports?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a barrier-free path and accessible services throughout the terminal, including companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, service animal relief areas, visual paging displays, TTY/TDD phones, and roll-on/roll-off Gate Link people movers that require no change of floor level from check-in to boarding. Travelers should request wheelchair or mobility assistance from their airline at least 48 hours in advance. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City does not list detailed accessibility or children’s play area information in the available source, so specific services there are not confirmed.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal", "title": "Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/916660", "title": "Notice JO 7110.550 - Guidance for the Use of Runway Status Lights (RWSL) Light System at Orlando, FL Airport (MCO) (Cancelled)", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:11:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen_International_Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T19:59:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen", "title": "Tocumen", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-01-31T23:38:38Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines operates nonstop flights from Orlando to Panama City using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This is the only carrier serving the route nonstop.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport has several lounge options across its terminals: The Club MCO has locations in Terminal A near Gates 1-29 and in Terminal B near Gates 70-99, a Delta Sky Club in Terminal B Airside 4, and a Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C. The Club MCO locations are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and allow pre-booking, while the Plaza Premium Lounge operates from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and offers amenities like conference facilities, a children's play area, and a games room. The Plaza Premium Lounge has a maximum two-hour stay and charges extra for alcoholic drinks and a la carte menu items.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/pubcontent//en_US/travelInformation/airportAmenities/mco-club.html", "title": "Orlando, FL (MCO)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international/mco3-plaza-premium-lounge", "title": "Plaza Premium Lounge MCO AIRPORT Terminal C Orlando FL International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Orlando–Panama City flights depends on your airline and fare type. Basic Economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Panama City?", "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Panama City usually offer Economy and may include flat‑bed Business class, while Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, while the cheapest fares rarely do." } } } }