Dulles (IAD) to Panama City (PTY) flights
An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 2,069 miles (3,329 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 31 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nassau, Montego Bay and Raleigh/Durham and more.
How many miles IAD 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61–76.11 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $54 |
| United MileagePlusOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60–95.60 |
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 IAD to PTY
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAD 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
IAD to PTY with one stop
31 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nassau (NAS)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Montego Bay (MBJ)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines and WingoP5
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)United Airlines, then Cayman Airways
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Tampa (TPA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Cartagena (CTG)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cancun (CUN)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via San Jose (SJO)United Airlines, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Punta Cana (PUJ)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
IAD to PTY: common questions
How many miles does IAD to PTY cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), United MileagePlus (20,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). 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 IAD to PTY?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is Dulles from Panama City by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Panama City (PTY) are 2,069 miles (3,329 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD 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 Dulles and Panama City?
The most direct connections are through Nassau (NAS), Montego Bay (MBJ), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Miami.
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.