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$230+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$361
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$230
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$642

Good round-trip deal

$410 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 10/103:35 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/148:39 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$361
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/43:40 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 30mAvianca
Sun 9/281:20 pmLAX - PTY
3 stops18h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$400
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/289:55 amPTY - SFO
2 stops16h 00mAvianca
Sun 8/312:20 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops17h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$410
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/73:40 pmPTY - LAX
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/292:50 pmLAX - PTY
3 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$435
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/36:00 pmPTY - LAS
Nonstop6h 30mCopa Airlines
Tue 7/81:49 amLAS - PTY
Nonstop6h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/13:30 pmPTY - LAS
2 stops22h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/56:00 amLAS - PTY
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/161:50 pmPTY - LAS
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2112:14 amLAS - PTY
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 10/153:35 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/308:45 amSFO - PTY
Nonstop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$481
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/213:20 amPTY - LAS
2 stops18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/246:47 pmLAS - PTY
2 stops13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$493
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 7/195:50 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 50mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/21:28 amSFO - PTY
Nonstop7h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/253:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/16:24 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 6/273:20 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/157:45 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$500

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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

Fri 10/10

3:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 40m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:39 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops19h 58m

$361

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/4

3:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

1:20 pm-10:10 am

3 stops18h 50m

$400

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/28

9:55 am-11:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

2:20 pm-10:10 am

2 stops17h 50m

$410

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/7

3:40 pm-10:25 am

3 stops44h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

2:50 pm-10:10 am

3 stops17h 20m

$435

Panama CityLas Vegas

PTY - LAS

PTYLAS

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/3

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/8

1:49 am-10:16 am

Nonstop6h 27m

$449

Panama CityLas Vegas

PTY - LAS

PTYLAS

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/1

3:30 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$459

Panama CityLas Vegas

PTY - LAS

PTYLAS

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/16

1:50 pm-9:17 am

2 stops21h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/22

6:42 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops15h 43m

$481

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/15

3:35 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop7h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

8:45 am-5:49 pm

Nonstop7h 04m

$481

Panama CityLas Vegas

PTY - LAS

PTYLAS

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/21

3:20 am-7:51 pm

2 stops18h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/24

6:47 pm-10:25 am

2 stops13h 38m

$493

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/19

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

1:28 am-10:41 am

Nonstop7h 13m

$497

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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 $327). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from Panama to California. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Panama to California flight route?

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  • 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 $230 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $274 and United Airlines from $282 one-way.

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

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  • 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 $327). 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 5 airlines flying from Panama to California

Discover the top 5 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$316Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$349Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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