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There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Panama City by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane RDU - PTY
    8h 3m
    $170–640

  2. Drive  6,192.3 km

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Panama Citycar car 6,192.3 km
    3d 8h
    $736–1,063

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane GSO - PTY
    11h 45m
    $242–746

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,027.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 5 times a day.

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