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$208+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — LAX
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$345
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$208
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$562

Good round-trip deal

$224 or less

Good one-way deal

$423 or less
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Cheapest flights from Panama to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/133:15 pmPTY - ONT
2 stops22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/204:49 pmONT - PTY
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$452
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/51:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 48mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/108:10 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/811:41 amPTY - LAS
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/159:00 amLAS - PTY
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$493
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/113:35 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 45mAvianca
Tue 11/181:20 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops16h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$496
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/293:35 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop9h 15mAvianca
Tue 11/41:35 amSFO - PTY
1 stop14h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/183:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/203:45 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops24h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$498
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:05 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops16h 30mAvianca
Mon 10/62:20 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops16h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:10 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops26h 35mDelta
Mon 9/222:20 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops20h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/15$500
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/303:20 amPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 25mAvianca
Tue 10/142:20 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops24h 10mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$502
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/131:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 42mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/209:12 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$503
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/189:06 amPTY - LAS
1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/249:00 amLAS - PTY
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$503
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:55 amPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 55mAvianca
Sun 11/211:10 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 10mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$506

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Panama

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/5

1:15 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop6h 48m

San Diego

Mon 11/10

8:10 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$461

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/18

2:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Jose

Mon 9/22

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/1

3:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

San Jose

Fri 10/10

1:00 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop27h 37m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/18

3:30 pm-9:51 am

2 stops20h 21m

San Jose

Sat 9/20

3:45 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/30

2:21 pm-10:13 am

2 stops21h 52m

San Jose

Sun 11/16

4:45 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops18h 27m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/2

4:41 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops28h 10m

San Jose

Fri 12/5

4:00 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/23

3:30 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops24h 04m

San Jose

Mon 9/29

3:55 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$498

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/21

3:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

12:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop32h 20m

$499

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/30

10:05 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

12:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop32h 20m

$499

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 10/11

9:55 am-10:45 pm

2 stops14h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

12:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$499

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Best time to book a flight from Panama to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $246). Flying from Panama to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama to California as you normally would.

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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from PA0 to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 September 15, 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
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
8,929 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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 4 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 $461, Copa Airlines can have you in California from Panama in 6h 48m. 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 $208 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $282 and Avianca from $287 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $246). Flying from Panama to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$366Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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