Award flights from Houston to Panama City (PTY)
Award space from Houston to Panama City (PTY)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Panama City (PTY) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $12.45 on HOU–PTY (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 points + $77.46 on IAH–PTY (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 63,000 miles + $12.45 on HOU–PTY (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,000 pts + $12.45
- HOU–PTY · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $77.46
- IAH–PTY · Aeroplan
- Lowest first class
- 63,000 pts + $12.45
- HOU–PTY · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on HOU–PTY: 10,000 miles + $12.45 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,500 points + $77.16 with Air Canada Aeroplan on IAH–PTY. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 25,000 points + $77.46, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,500 points + $77.16).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Panama City (PTY) on points: 10,000 miles + $12.45 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–PTY (seen on 11 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $12.45 | HOU–PTY | 11 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $77.16 | IAH–PTY | 263 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $30.25 | IAH–PTY | 24 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $32.56 | IAH–PTY | 213 |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $6.85 | IAH–PTY | 317 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,500 pts + $39.25 | IAH–PTY | 8 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 30,000 pts + $6.85 | IAH–PTY | 11 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 33,800 pts + $100.68 | IAH–PTY | 16 |
| GOL Smiles | 34,100 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–PTY | 16 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,500 pts + $6.85 | IAH–PTY | 21 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Panama City (PTY) on points: 25,000 points + $77.46 with Air Canada Aeroplan on IAH–PTY (seen on 197 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $77.46 | IAH–PTY | 197 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $98.83 | IAH–PTY | 24 |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $6.85 | IAH–PTY | 317 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 39,500 pts + $12.45 | IAH–PTY | 27 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,000 pts + $130.48 | IAH–PTY | 1 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $100.68 | IAH–PTY | 7 |
| GOL Smiles | 104,400 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–PTY | 8 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Panama City (PTY) on points: 63,000 miles + $12.45 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–PTY (seen on 10 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Houston to Panama City (PTY) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Panama City (PTY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,754–1,775 miles (2,823–2,856 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Panama City (PTY)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Panama City (PTY), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Panama City (PTY) | 12,500 pts + $77.16Aeroplan · 263 dates | 25,000 pts + $77.46Aeroplan · 197 dates | 25,000 pts + $77.46Aeroplan · 1 date |
| Houston (HOU) to Panama City (PTY) | 10,000 pts + $12.45AAdvantage · 11 dates | 53,500 pts + $12.45AAdvantage · 11 dates | 63,000 pts + $12.45AAdvantage · 10 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Houston to Panama City (PTY)
- Economy: 10,000 miles + $12.45 on Houston (HOU) to Panama City (PTY) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 11 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 points + $77.46 on Houston (IAH) to Panama City (PTY) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 197 dates.
- First Class: 63,000 miles + $12.45 on Houston (HOU) to Panama City (PTY) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 10 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–PTY | Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $77.46 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAH–PTY | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $30.25 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–PTY | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $78.96 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–PTY | United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $8.35 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–PTY | Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $100.68 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–PTY | GOL Smiles | 104,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–PTY | American Airlines AAdvantage | 97,500 pts + $6.85 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–PTY | Delta SkyMiles | 101,500 pts + $6.85 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $30.25 via Avianca LifeMiles on IAH–PTY, which showed nonstop space there on 9 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 98,800 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on IAH–PTY, which showed nonstop space there on 317 dates.
Best months to fly from Houston to Panama City (PTY) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + $77.16 (16 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $143.22 (12 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $77.46 (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 101,500 pts + $6.85 (11 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 10,000 pts + $12.45 (5 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $78.96 (22 dates)Aeroplan | 55,500 pts + $18.05 (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Aeroplan | 91,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Aeroplan | 141,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Aeroplan | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Houston to Panama City (PTY) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Panama City (PTY)?
In business class, IAH–PTY with 25,000 points + $77.46 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, HOU–PTY with 10,000 miles + $12.45 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Panama City (PTY) had award space?
IAH–PTY (economy, business class and first class) and HOU–PTY (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Houston to Panama City (PTY)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 10,000 miles + $12.45 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 00:34 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 points + $77.46 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 23:40 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 197 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Panama City (PTY)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 11 dates, business class 27 dates, first class 25 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 263 dates, business class 197 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 16 dates, business class 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 24 dates, business class 24 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 11 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 21 dates, first class 20 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 16 dates, business class 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 8 dates, business class 1 date) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Panama City (PTY) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $30.25 with Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Panama City (PTY)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $6.85 with MileagePlus (20,000 miles + $6.85) to $100.68 with Club Premier (33,800 points + $100.68); in business class from $6.85 with MileagePlus (38,500 miles + $6.85) to $100.68 with Club Premier (55,000 points + $100.68). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston to Panama City (PTY)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Houston to Panama City (PTY) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 10,000 miles + $12.45 with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 25,000 points + taxes not reported with Aeroplan (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Houston to Panama City (PTY)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 3, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.