Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to Panama City?

Flights from Zurich to Panama City usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Zurich to Panama City?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Panama City: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to Panama City pass through?

One-stop flights from Zurich to Panama City most commonly connect through: • Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 62% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 19% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to Panama City?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Zurich to Panama City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 798 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 896 €, a difference of 98 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Zurich to Panama City flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the 865 € route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Zurich to Panama City?

A direct flight from Zurich to Panama City takes 00m, covering 14.653 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to Panama City?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Zurich to Panama City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 700 € to 3.888 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Zurich to Panama City looking right now?

One-way fares from Zurich to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 537 €, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Zurich to Panama City?

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 46m, compared to 14h 57m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 15h 07m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

What is the time difference between Zurich and Panama City?

Panama City is 6 hours behind Zurich (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Zurich to Panama City flight?

Return flights from Zurich to Panama City range from 711 € to 1.047 €, with an average of 865 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 711 € counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Panama City?

Return flights from Zurich to Panama City typically range from 711 € to 1.047 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 700 € on Iberia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Panama City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Panama City. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Panama City?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Panama City at 723 € return. •December (1.221 €) and July (1.127 €) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Zurich to Panama City the cheapest?

Flights from Zurich to Panama City are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Zurich to Panama City?

Iberia (700 €) and KLM (715 €) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Zurich to Panama City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Zurich to Panama City?

Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the most popular stopover for the Zurich to Panama City route. 62% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via MAD.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Zurich to Panama City?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of 836 €. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Zurich to Panama City, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) had the shortest average connection time for Zurich to Panama City stopovers at 8h 44m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

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Typical prices: 711 €-1.047 €

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Cheapest one-way flight

408 €

Typical prices: 440 €-708 €

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11 weeks

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.

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May

Cheapest • 16% price drop

March

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Frankfurt am Main (FRA)

Cheapest • Avg 836 € (return)

Madrid Barajas (MAD)

Shortest trip • 14h 57m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Panama City

Wed, 7. Apr - Wed, 14. Apr

7:30 - 20:00ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

19h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

21:30 - 22:20PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

700 €Iberia

Thu, 28. Jan - Sun, 7. Feb

6:50 - 16:30ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

15h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

21:55 - 16:45PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

12h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

715 €KLM

Sat, 3. Apr - Sat, 24. Apr

17:35 - 16:50ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:50 - 16:45PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

726 €KLM

Thu, 28. Jan - Sun, 7. Feb

6:30 - 20:20ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

19h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:34 - 17:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 16m2 stops San José Juan Santamaria Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

726 €Air France

Thu, 28. Jan - Sun, 7. Feb

14:55 - 17:15ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

32h 20m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Madrid Barajas Bogotá El Dorado

16:10 - 8:55PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

34h 45m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Madrid Barajas Barcelona-El Prat

729 €Multiple Airlines

Thu, 18. Mar - Mon, 5. Apr

11:05 - 19:45ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

14h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas

20:25 - 17:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

14h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas

731 €Air Europa

Sat, 10. Apr - Sat, 24. Apr

17:35 - 16:50ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:50 - 16:45PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

734 €KLM

Sat, 30. Jan - Mon, 8. Feb

18:30 - 19:45ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

31h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

21:30 - 17:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

14h 00m1 stop Madrid Barajas

743 €Air Europa

Fri, 12. Mar - Wed, 31. Mar

7:30 - 17:05ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

15h 35m1 stop Madrid Barajas

21:30 - 22:20PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

756 €Iberia

Wed, 10. Mar - Wed, 31. Mar

7:30 - 17:05ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

15h 35m1 stop Madrid Barajas

21:30 - 22:20PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

756 €Iberia

Recent last minute flight deals from Zurich to Panama City

Tue, 3. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov

6:50 - 5:48ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

28h 58m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Simpson Bay Princess Juliana Port of Spain Piarco Intl

18:45 - 22:25PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

21h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

834 €KLM

Tue, 3. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov

6:50 - 5:48ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

28h 58m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Simpson Bay Princess Juliana Port of Spain Piarco Intl

22:30 - 22:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

18h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

835 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3. Nov - Tue, 24. Nov

9:10 - 5:48ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

26h 38m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Simpson Bay Princess Juliana Port of Spain Piarco Intl

16:18 - 17:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

19h 32m2 stops San José Juan Santamaria Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

842 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov

6:50 - 5:48ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

28h 58m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Simpson Bay Princess Juliana Port of Spain Piarco Intl

22:30 - 22:25PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

863 €KLM

Tue, 3. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov

6:50 - 5:48ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

28h 58m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Simpson Bay Princess Juliana Port of Spain Piarco Intl

18:45 - 17:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

863 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3. Nov - Tue, 24. Nov

17:15 - 20:02ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

32h 47m1 stop Newark

10:00 - 16:45PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

24h 45m2 stops Newark London Heathrow

893 €United Airlines

Tue, 3. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov

17:15 - 20:02ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

32h 47m1 stop Newark

10:00 - 11:55PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

19h 55m2 stops Newark London Heathrow

893 €United Airlines

Sat, 31. Oct - Mon, 9. Nov

13:30 - 13:59ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

54h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:29 - 10:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

37h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

894 €Delta

Fri, 30. Oct - Sun, 8. Nov

13:30 - 12:59ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

29h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:24 - 10:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

37h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

894 €Delta

Sat, 31. Oct - Thu, 5. Nov

13:30 - 13:59ZRH Zurich-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

54h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:24 - 10:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-ZRH Zurich

61h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

894 €Delta

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How much is a return flight from Zurich to Panama City? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Panama City departing in April.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Panama City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Panama City. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Panama City? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Zurich to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Panama City at 723 € return.
•December (1.221 €) and July (1.127 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Zurich to Panama City the cheapest?: Flights from Zurich to Panama City are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Zurich to Panama City?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Panama City:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Zurich to Panama City?
A direct flight from Zurich to Panama City takes 00m, covering 14.653 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to Panama City?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Zurich to Panama City flight?
Return flights from Zurich to Panama City range from 711 € to 1.047 €, with an average of 865 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 711 € counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Zurich to Panama City flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the 865 € route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Zurich to Panama City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 700 € to 3.888 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Zurich to Panama City looking right now?
One-way fares from Zurich to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 537 €, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to Panama City?
Flights from Zurich to Panama City usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to Panama City pass through?
One-stop flights from Zurich to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to Panama City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Zurich to Panama City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 798 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 896 €, a difference of 98 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Zurich to Panama City?
Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 46m, compared to 14h 57m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 15h 07m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Panama City?
Panama City is 6 hours behind Zurich (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average 798 €, which is about 98 € less than Thursday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Zurich to Panama City trip for May. Fares historically average 723 € return in that month – typically 498 € less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
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