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$245+ 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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — LAX
Dec 1 — Dec 81
Mon 12/1
Mon 12/8
1 adult, Economy
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/171:45 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 52mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/78:16 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/31$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/1711:35 amPTY - SAN
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/78:00 amSAN - PTY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/511:35 amPTY - SAN
1 stop13h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/98:00 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$443
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/193:37 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Sun 1/112:20 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/30$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/224:41 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/138:37 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 12/172:50 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop24h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/710:45 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops13h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/124:41 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:12 amSAN - PTY
2 stops24h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Fri 11/73:21 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 56mDelta
Thu 11/1310:25 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop18h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/31$498
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Sat 11/85:50 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 10mAvianca
Tue 11/1111:10 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/1$499
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 11/122:55 amPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 55mAvianca
Mon 11/171:20 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop18h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/1$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sun 12/284:41 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop30h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:00 amSAN - PTY
1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$521
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/142:55 amPTY - SFO
2 stops23h 25mAvianca
Mon 11/1711:10 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops22h 50mAvianca
Deal found 11/1$521

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 November 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$429
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$622

Good round-trip deal

$460 or less

Good one-way deal

$494 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 November 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama to California that are best for you.

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Panama

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/5

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

8:12 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$429

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/17

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Diego

Tue 1/6

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

$429

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

$429

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/17

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Diego

Wed 1/7

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

$429

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/12

8:55 am-11:42 pm

2 stops17h 47m

San Diego

Sat 1/3

11:12 am-2:45 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$434

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/20

3:37 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop11h 06m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$434

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/17

3:35 pm-10:43 am

1 stop22h 08m

San Diego

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$434

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

3:46 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$434

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/22

3:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 40m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

1:51 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$434

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

8:55 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Diego

Mon 1/5

3:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$434

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $176). Flying from Panama to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 November 1, 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. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 1, 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
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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
8,993 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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
11,032 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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
6.6
Okay
2,469 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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 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 $429, Copa Airlines can have you in California from Panama in 6h 52m. 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 $245 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $250 and Avianca from $286 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $176). Flying from Panama to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 November 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$366Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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