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$282+ Cheap flights from Panama to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Panama to California
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/223:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Wed 1/1411:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop8h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$548
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Thu 12/259:45 amPTY - SFO
2 stops16h 35mAvianca
Thu 1/111:10 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops22h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$556
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Wed 12/247:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop18h 45mAvianca
Thu 1/1510:25 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$558
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:45 amPTY - LAX
2 stops14h 30mAvianca
Wed 1/711:55 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$567
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/223:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Wed 1/711:55 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$568
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Thu 1/81:00 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop18h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$569
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/213:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Wed 1/711:55 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop18h 45mAvianca
Wed 1/711:55 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$578
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Sun 12/213:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Mon 1/511:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop8h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$585
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Tue 1/61:00 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop18h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$594
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:50 pmPTY - LAS
1 stop19h 40mAvianca
Tue 12/302:10 pmLAS - PTY
2 stops20h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$642
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:28 pmPTY - LAS
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/611:16 amLAS - PTY
2 stops47h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$684

Find flight deals from Panama to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$282
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$622

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama to California that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/30

4:41 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops23h 57m

San Jose

Fri 2/6

4:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$499

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/17

4:41 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops31h 15m

San Jose

Sat 1/31

8:40 am-5:07 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$499

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/31

3:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

11:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$500

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/7

3:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

2:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop18h 05m

$500

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/19

4:41 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San Jose

Sun 2/22

3:55 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$512

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/30

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

1:35 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$519

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/1

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

11:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$520

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/30

8:55 am-7:54 pm

2 stops13h 59m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

4:10 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$541

Panama CityOntario

PTY - ONT

PTYONT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/19

9:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Ontario

Tue 3/24

11:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

$546

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/31

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

San Jose

Sat 2/7

4:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$551

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Best time to book a flight from Panama to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Panama with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama to California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $213). Flying from Panama to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Panama to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Panama to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Panama to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama to California flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Panama to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

The most flights from PA0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Panama to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,490 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Panama to California flight route?

    This flight path from Panama to California was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Panama to California?

    For as low as $568, United Airlines can have you in California from Panama in 6h 56m. There are 2910 mi between Panama and California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $165 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $224 and Avianca from $273 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Panama to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama to California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $213). Flying from Panama to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Panama to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Panama to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$366Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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