How long is the flight from Iowa to Panama?

Flight times from Iowa to Panama vary, but if you’re flying out of Des Moines and flying into Panama City (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 8h 12m on average. Another popular route from Iowa to Panama is flying from Cedar Rapids to Panama City, which will take roughly 13h 02m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Panama is 1 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Panama?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Panama.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Panama may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Panama. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:00 am - 5:12 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

8h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:35 am - 10:29 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$607United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22

8:00 am - 5:12 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

8h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:35 am - 10:30 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$607United Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 24

8:00 am - 7:38 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

10h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:35 am - 10:29 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$607United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22

6:18 pm - 2:45 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

19h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:35 am - 7:55 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

21h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$611United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22

8:00 am - 5:12 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

8h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:55 am - 11:21 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 26m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$611United Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 24

3:25 pm - 2:45 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

22h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:55 am - 9:17 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 22m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$611United Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 24

8:00 am - 7:38 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

10h 38m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:55 am - 10:30 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$641United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28

8:00 am - 7:38 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

10h 38m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:35 am - 10:30 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$641United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28

11:28 am - 2:34 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

26h 06m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:34 pm - 10:48 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 14m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$675American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

5:45 am - 1:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

7h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:20 pm - 10:29 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$675Delta

Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 23

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American Airlines

Nov 19

DSM11:28 amDes Moines

26h 06m

2 stops

PTY2:34 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Nov 26

PTY3:34 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

20h 14m

2 stops

DSM10:48 amDes Moines

$675

American Airlines

Feb 6

CID12:38 pmCedar Rapids

23h 47m

2 stops

PTY1:25 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Feb 13

PTY2:39 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

22h 14m

2 stops

CID11:53 amCedar Rapids

$689

American Airlines

Nov 2

DSM5:00 amDes Moines

8h 13m

1 stop

PTY2:13 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Apr 1

PTY1:44 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

10h 12m

1 stop

DSM11:56 pmDes Moines

$691

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Nov 7

CID5:23 amCedar Rapids

7h 36m

1 stop

PTY1:59 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Nov 14

PTY3:32 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

8h 37m

1 stop

CID11:09 pmCedar Rapids

$859

Delta

Nov 19

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

7h 32m

1 stop

PTY2:02 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Nov 26

PTY3:29 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

8h 06m

1 stop

DSM10:35 pmDes Moines

$879

Delta

Sep 30

CID5:40 amCedar Rapids

7h 18m

1 stop

PTY12:58 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Oct 6

PTY2:24 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

19h 48m

2 stops

CID10:12 amCedar Rapids

$951

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Tue 12/8

8:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

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11:35 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$607

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1 stop8h 12m

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11:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$607

Des MoinesPanama City

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8:00 am-7:38 pm

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11:35 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$607

Des MoinesPanama City

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6:18 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/22

11:35 am-7:55 am

2 stops21h 20m

$611

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM Des Moines - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

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Mon 2/8

8:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/24

8:55 am-11:21 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$611

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Des Moines

Mon 2/8

3:25 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/24

8:55 am-9:17 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$611

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM Des Moines - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

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Des Moines

Fri 1/22

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/28

8:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$641

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM Des Moines - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Fri 1/22

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/28

11:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$641

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM Des Moines - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Thu 11/19

11:28 am-2:34 pm

2 stops26h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/26

3:34 pm-10:48 am

2 stops20h 14m

$675

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Des MoinesPanama City

DSM Des Moines - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Sat 1/9

5:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/23

3:20 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$675

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Panama from Iowa, with most prices found around $0. If you don’t want to visit Panama in August, then you should wait until May to fly from Iowa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $461.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Panama?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Panama are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Panama?
The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Panama is 1 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Panama?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Panama.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Panama may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Panama. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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