Route guide

Panama City to Houston (PTY-IAH): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

United Airlines and Copa Airlines fly nonstop between Panama City (PTY) and Houston (IAH), roughly 21 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every PTY to IAH departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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21
Nonstop flights a week
1,775 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every PTY to IAH departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Panama City to Houston to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each PTY to IAH departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Panama City to Houston nonstop

Carriers operating PTY to IAH nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • United Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about PTY to IAH

How far is Houston from Panama City?
PTY to IAH covers about 1,775 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to IAH?
United Airlines and Copa Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from PTY to IAH?
About 21 nonstop flights a week run between Panama City and Houston in the current schedule, operated by United Airlines and Copa Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on PTY to IAH?
Open the PTY to IAH calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Panama City to Houston route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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