Copa Business on the 737 MAX 9 (lie-flat Dreams seats) and other 737s (recliners), Panama City as the hub of the Americas for 18 US cities, the free Panama Stopover, and what Copa Business costs.
Copa's 32 737 MAX 9s carry 12 or 16 Dreams Business seats in a 2-2 layout that reclines fully flat. It is a comfortable product for a narrow-body, but there is no direct aisle access from the window seats and no door.
The 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 have 16 Business recliners with a footrest, and the 737-700 has 12. These are comparable to a US domestic first class seat, fine for a daytime flight of a few hours.
Copa flies to about 18 US cities, with the most frequencies from Miami, Orlando, New York JFK, Los Angeles and Washington Dulles, and also serves Chicago, Boston, Tampa, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Austin, Baltimore, Raleigh-Durham and San Diego. It does not serve Houston.
Copa's Panama Stopover lets you stop in Panama City for up to 15 days on the way to or from another destination at no extra airfare. Copa is also adding Starlink Wi-Fi from July 2026.
The Copa Club in Terminal 1 at Panama City has open seating, work areas and a bar. Copa's program is ConnectMiles, and as a Star Alliance member Copa flights can be booked and credited through partners such as United MileagePlus.
| Feature | Copa | Avianca | United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Lie-flat 2-2 on the 737 MAX 9; recliners elsewhere | Lie-flat 787 on selected flights; A320 blocked-middle seat | Check the aircraft per flight |
| Hub | Panama City | Bogota | Houston, Newark and others |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | Star Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Typical contracted fare | $2,200-$3,200 New York or Washington-Panama | $2,400-$3,400 Miami-Bogota | Quoted per date |
Only on the 737 MAX 9, which has lie-flat Dreams Business seats in a 2-2 layout. The 737-800, MAX 8 and 737-700 have recliner Business seats, so we confirm the aircraft on every quote.
Through a consolidator, New York or Washington to Panama City typically runs $2,200-$3,200 round-trip. Onward connections through Panama to Central and South America are quoted per itinerary.
About 18, including Miami, Orlando, New York JFK, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, Chicago, Boston, Tampa, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Austin, Baltimore, Raleigh-Durham and San Diego. Copa does not serve Houston.
A stopover of up to 15 days in Panama City on the way to or from another destination, at no extra airfare. Ask for it when you request a quote and we build it into the itinerary.
Yes. Copa is in Star Alliance, so United MileagePlus and other Star Alliance programs can book Copa flights when award space is released, and Copa flights earn miles in those programs.
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