Guatemala City (GUA) to Panama City (PTY) flights

An economy award from Guatemala City (GUA) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $40. Emirates Skywards charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Guatemala City (GUA) to Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 844 miles (1,359 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Managua, San Salvador and San Jose and more.
How many miles GUA to PTY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 8,000 | $40β125 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 8,000 | $15β450 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 10,000 | $43β128 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15β100 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15β100 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $15β100 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $15β100 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $59.80β144.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $15β190 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GUA to PTY
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book GUA 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
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa 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
GUA to PTY with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Managua (MGA)Copa Airlines the whole way


- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way

5U

- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines the whole way




- Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)TAGAirlines and CM Airlines, then Copa Airlines5UH5

- Via Belize City (BZE)TAGAirlines, then Copa Airlines5U

- Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris and AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines



- Via Medellin (MDE)Wingo, then Copa AirlinesP5

- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way




GUA to PTY: common questions
How many miles does GUA to PTY cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (8,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and ANA Mileage Club (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GUA to PTY?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Guatemala City (GUA) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is Guatemala City from Panama City by plane?
Guatemala City (GUA) and Panama City (PTY) are 844 miles (1,359 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GUA to PTY award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Guatemala City and Panama City?
The most direct connections are through Managua (MGA), San Salvador (SAL), San Jose (SJO), San Pedro Sula (SAP) and Belize City (BZE). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Copa Airlines through Managua.
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.






