There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Panama City by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane RDU - PTY
7h 58m$190–690Drive 6,194.6 km
- Drive from Raleigh to Panama Citycar 6,194.6 km
3d 8h$848–1,224Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane GSO - PTY
11h 22m$284–930
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Panama City is to fly which costs $190 - $700 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Panama City is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $190 - $700.
The distance between Raleigh and Panama City is 3028 km. The road distance is 6194.6 km.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Raleigh to Panama City, including transfers.
Panama City is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 1:18 PM in Raleigh and 12:18 PM in Panama City.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Panama City is 6195 km. It takes approximately 3 days 8h to drive from Raleigh to Panama City.
There are 884+ hotels available in Panama City.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Panama City, Panama?
Copa Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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