Cheap Flights from Panama City (PTY) to Manta (MEC)

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fly from Panama Airport to Eloy Alfaro Intl. Airport (MEC)?
Purchase a ticket with Copa Airlines and you'll be cruising the skies for around 1 hour and 54 minutes. This leading carrier has a direct flight that leaves at 3:26PM from Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) and arrives at Eloy Alfaro Intl. Airport (MEC) at 5:20PM. Expedia has some incredible flight deals, so take a peek at what's available on this route today.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from PTY to Eloy Alfaro Air Base last minute?
Booking your trip from Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) to MEC last minute could save you dollars if you luck out and find a bargain. However, fares usually don't come down in price closer to the departure date. If you hold off, flights could also be sold out or the best seats gone (hello, middle seat!). If you'd rather err on the side of caution, book well ahead of the date you want to leave. In fact, you can find some of the biggest deals up to a year in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back regularly as offers are updated on Expedia constantly.
What airports do you fly into for Manta from Panama City?
You can zip from Panama City to Manta through both Eloy Alfaro Intl. Airport (MEC) and Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO). Touch down at Eloy Alfaro Intl. Airport (MEC) and you'll be roughly 3 kilometers to the east of downtown Manta. Check in to your hotel and then sample some of this city's renowned sights, like Murciélago Beach and Central Bank Museum.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) to Eloy Alfaro Air Base?
For Copa Airlines flights from PTY to Eloy Alfaro Intl. Airport (MEC), the most popular departure times are between 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If you want to avoid any delays, book the earliest flight. This allows you to dodge the heavy air traffic that builds up in the skyways in the afternoon.
Can I change the date of my flight from Panama Airport to Eloy Alfaro Air Base?
Plans can get upended, so Expedia is here to help make amending your flight as easy as possible. To start, find your PTY to Eloy Alfaro Intl. Airport (MEC) itinerary through the Expedia Trips portal and look up the ticket conditions and rules to see if change fees apply. If you purchased your ticket in the last 24 hours, some airlines will let you cancel without charge and organize new flights. If you booked more than 24 hours ago, get in touch with us via our Customer Service portal so we can help you further.

Travel information

Origin airport
Tocumen Intl.
Destination airport
Eloy Alfaro Intl.
Distance
1116 km
Average flight time
2 hours 2 mins

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