Feb 1, 2012 by Elissa Richard - comment
The week's best airfare deals, buzzworthy airline news, trends in air travel, and tips on making the most of your flight.
Several airlines have launched fare sales to Latin America, and although numerous routes are seeing drastic rate reductions, our editors have found rock-bottom prices on flights to Panama. Continental, Mexicana, TACA, and Spirit Airlines are all caught in this fare war, and as a result flights to Panama City can be had for just $224 round-trip – with taxes! Experience Panama’s pristine beaches, cloud forests, and secluded islands, or visit the legendary Panama Canal and witness Panama City’s transformation into a bustling metropolis. These low rates were found for travel from May-June.
Round-Trip Sample Fares to Panama (with Taxes):
• Miami: $224
• Fort Lauderdale: $313
• Washington, D.C.: $322
• Tampa: $332
• Atlanta: $368
• Boston: $400
• St. Louis: $401
• New York: $404
• Chicago: $411
• Detroit: $411
• Baltimore: $411
• Los Angeles: $414
• Las Vegas: $491
• And more!
To find these low fares, visit www.orbitz.com and select the flexible dates option. Or, if you know your dates use our Quicksearch! tool.
A very comvenient way to travel and hopefully, inexpensively.
[...] One of the basic reasons that I came to Bocas del Toro and made the decision to begin a development is the proximity to the US. There are short, cheap flights from many major cities throughout the US and Canada, as well as Europe. I just took a direct flight from San Jose, Costa Rica to Madrid late last year. Check for flights into either San Jose, Costa Rica or Panama City; Panama City is easier, but there is sometimes a significant price difference. [...]