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$245+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:35 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:10 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:55 amPTY - SAN
2 stops14h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:55 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops19h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/204:41 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:40 pmSAN - PTY
3 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$488
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Thu 12/253:50 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop23h 10mAvianca
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$532
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:45 amPTY - LAX
2 stops14h 30mAvianca
Sat 2/2811:55 pmLAX - PTY
2 stops14h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/54:10 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$551
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Thu 12/253:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Wed 12/3111:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop8h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$554
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Tue 12/232:55 amPTY - LAX
2 stops21h 20mAvianca
Thu 1/1511:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop16h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$558
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Fri 12/263:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Thu 1/810:25 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$560
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Thu 12/253:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Mon 1/511:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop8h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$585
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Thu 12/253:50 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Thu 1/81:20 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop18h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$589
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Sun 12/283:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAvianca
Tue 1/610:25 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$607

Find flight deals from Panama City to California

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

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$622

Good round-trip deal

$519 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to California that are best for you.

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/18

4:41 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 46m

San Diego

Fri 1/23

6:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$448

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/24

5:00 pm-11:39 am

2 stops21h 39m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

10:25 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop14h 13m

$448

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/23

4:41 pm-10:30 am

2 stops20h 49m

San Diego

Thu 1/1

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$461

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/14

3:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

11:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$499

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/29

9:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops15h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

11:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$499

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/13

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$508

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/19

4:41 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops31h 25m

San Jose

Sun 2/22

8:50 am-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$512

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/25

2:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

11:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$513

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 1/27

4:41 pm-11:05 am

1 stop21h 24m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

7:52 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$541

Panama CityOntario

PTY - ONT

PTYONT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/5

9:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Ontario

Thu 3/19

11:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

$546

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Best time to book a flight from Panama City to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to California

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to California (average of $213). Flying from Panama City 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 PTY to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City 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 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City to California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City 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 City to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from PTY 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 (10 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 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Panama City 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
1,558 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

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
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

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
9,095 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

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
11,049 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

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
6.6
Okay
2,480 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Panama City to California?

    Most people fly from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) if they book a flight from Panama City to California. Panama City Tocumen Intl is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from Panama City’s city center.

  • How popular is this Panama City to California flight route?

    The Panama City Tocumen Intl to California flight path 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 City to California?

    Departing from Panama City to California will take you 10h 30m. The distance between Panama City and California is about 3318 mi. 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 City to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $165. Users have also found prices from $224 and $265 on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Panama City to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Panama City to California consider Panama City Tocumen Intl - Los Angeles, Panama City Tocumen Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Panama City Tocumen Intl - Ontario as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City to California?

    Consider EVA Air (90%), Copa Airlines (90%) or Asiana Airlines (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Panama City to California is $413. On average you can expect to pay $2,920. The most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $525.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City 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 City to California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to California (average of $213). Flying from Panama City 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 City to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Panama City 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$366Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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