There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Panama by plane or car
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane EWR - PTY
8h 21m$432–1,145Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
cheapest- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane JFK - PTY
8h 54m$207–719Drive 6,864.8 km
- Drive from Newark to Panama Citycar 6,864.8 km
3d 15h$940–1,357Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to David
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to David (DAV)plane EWR - DAV
13h 59m$275–1,109Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to David
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to David (DAV)plane JFK - DAV
10h 55m$270–1,033
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Panama is to fly which costs $200 - $750 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Panama is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $430 - $1,200.
The distance between Newark and Panama is 3587 km. The road distance is 6864.8 km.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Newark to Panama, including transfers.
Panama is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 12:56 AM in Newark and 11:56 PM in Panama.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Panama is 6865 km. It takes approximately 3 days 15h to drive from Newark to Panama.
There are 866+ hotels available in Panama.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Panama?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to David via Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to David via Miami, Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to David via Fort Lauderdale, Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to David via Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
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