Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY): American Airlines and Copa Airlines. The two airports are 1,158 miles (1,863 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Grand Cayman Island, Montego Bay and Havana and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MIA to PTY
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book MIA to PTY 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
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American 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
MIA to PTY with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)Cayman Airways the whole way
- Via Montego Bay (MBJ)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines and WingoP5
- Via Havana (HAV)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Kingston (KIN)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Nassau (NAS)American Airlines and Bahamasair, then Copa Airlines
- Via Cartagena (CTG)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Barranquilla (BAQ)American Airlines and AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Cancun (CUN)American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Managua (MGA)American Airlines and AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
- Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Comayagua (XPL)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Belize City (BZE)American Airlines, then Copa Airlines
MIA to PTY: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to PTY?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is Miami from Panama City by plane?
Miami (MIA) and Panama City (PTY) are 1,158 miles (1,863 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MIA to PTY award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MIA to PTY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MIA to PTY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Miami and Panama City?
The most direct connections are through Grand Cayman Island (GCM), Montego Bay (MBJ), Havana (HAV), Kingston (KIN) and Nassau (NAS). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cayman Airways through Grand Cayman Island.
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.