Statistics on Montreal-Panama (Panama City) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Panama (Panama City) (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Panama (Panama City) from Montreal airport is $ 730 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 636 (in october) and $ 900 (in december), which is a saving of $ 95 or a surplus of $ 170 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $542 to $596 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Panama (Panama City) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Panama (Panama City) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Panama (Panama City) from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 636, saving $ 95 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 730). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 900).
Flight Montreal-Panama (Panama City): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 638 | $ 837 | fair price |
| February | $ 569 | $ 671 | good price |
| March | $ 612 | $ 728 | fair price |
| April | $ 557 | $ 662 | good price |
| May | $ 537 | $ 645 | good price |
| June | $ 593 | $ 714 | fair price |
| July | $ 708 | $ 875 | high price |
| August | $ 674 | $ 804 | fair price |
| September | $ 545 | $ 641 | good price |
| October | $ 537 | $ 636 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 544 | $ 640 | good price |
| December | $ 714 | $ 900 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Montreal to Panama (Panama City)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Panama (Panama City) range from $379 to $1191. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $379 to $434), 1% at the maximum price (from $1137 to $1191). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $542 to $596 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Panama flight
There are 9 companies that serve Montreal from Panama (Panama City) airport: Copa, United, Air Canada, Air Transat, Avianca (scheduled), WestJet, KLM, American Airlines and Porter Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Copa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Montreal->Panama route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Panama (Panama City) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 95 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Panama (Panama City) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $26. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Panama (Panama City) to Montreal departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Panama (Panama City) on a saturday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices Montreal-Panama (Panama City)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Panama City | 20-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 483 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 483 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 25-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 485 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 492 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 491 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 497 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 19-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 497 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 22-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 498 | direct flight with Copa |
| Montreal → Panama City | 02-09 to 09-09-2025 | $ 406 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Montreal → Panama City | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 409 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - Panama (Panama City) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Montreal-Panama flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Panama (Panama City), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 649 $, which is a saving of 81 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (137 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Panama (Panama City) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 730 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 804), 1 to 2 months ($ 752), 2 to 3 months ($ 802), 3 to 4 months ($ 826), 8 to 9 months ($ 742) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 574 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 647), 2 to 3 months ($ 660), 4 to 5 months ($ 631), 5 to 6 months ($ 631), 6 to 7 months ($ 608), 7 to 8 months ($ 597), 8 to 9 months ($ 596), 10 to 11 months ($ 592) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 659 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 701), 3 to 4 months ($ 725), 5 to 6 months ($ 686), 6 to 7 months ($ 704), 8 to 9 months ($ 696), 9 to 10 months ($ 689), 10 to 11 months ($ 711) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 590 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660), 2 to 3 months ($ 626), 3 to 4 months ($ 594), 6 to 7 months ($ 622), 7 to 8 months ($ 602), 8 to 9 months ($ 593), 9 to 10 months ($ 592) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 544 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 632), 2 to 3 months ($ 601), 3 to 4 months ($ 575), 4 to 5 months ($ 583), 7 to 8 months ($ 558), 9 to 10 months ($ 544), 10 to 11 months ($ 595) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 659), 2 to 3 months ($ 635), 3 to 4 months ($ 637), 4 to 5 months ($ 687), 8 to 9 months ($ 626), 9 to 10 months ($ 649), 11 to 12 months ($ 690) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 673 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 865), 2 to 3 months ($ 784), 3 to 4 months ($ 726), 5 to 6 months ($ 783), 11 to 12 months ($ 703) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 688 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 781), 2 to 3 months ($ 721), 3 to 4 months ($ 698), 5 to 6 months ($ 706), 6 to 7 months ($ 765), 7 to 8 months ($ 755) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 563 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 601), 2 to 3 months ($ 586), 3 to 4 months ($ 579), 4 to 5 months ($ 595), 5 to 6 months ($ 578), 6 to 7 months ($ 600), 7 to 8 months ($ 612) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 619), 2 to 3 months ($ 553), 3 to 4 months ($ 574), 4 to 5 months ($ 575), 5 to 6 months ($ 558), 7 to 8 months ($ 606), 8 to 9 months ($ 599), 9 to 10 months ($ 574) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 580), 3 to 4 months ($ 592), 4 to 5 months ($ 592), 5 to 6 months ($ 593), 6 to 7 months ($ 583), 8 to 9 months ($ 607), 9 to 10 months ($ 613), 10 to 11 months ($ 607) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 835 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 900), 4 to 5 months ($ 872), 5 to 6 months ($ 865), 7 to 8 months ($ 843), 8 to 9 months ($ 838) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Panama are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Montreal to Panama (Panama City): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 726 $541 to $1002 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 563 $506 to $638 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1256 $559 to $2057 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 742 $483 to $1655 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 569 $491 to $730 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 626 $497 to $953 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 612 $504 to $896 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 542 $526 to $584 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 606 $526 to $820 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 867 $597 to $1116 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 702 $528 to $998 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 597 $406 to $937 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Panama (Panama City). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!