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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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — LAX
nov. 27 — dic. 41
jue. 11/27
jue. 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$429
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$613

Good round-trip deal

$460 or less

Good one-way deal

$494 or less
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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 octubre 28, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mar. 12/161:45 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 52mCopa Airlines
lun. 1/58:16 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/273:35 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/65:45 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
mar. 11/252:43 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop12h 10mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/210:15 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mié. 11/53:21 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 53mDelta
lun. 11/109:50 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop13h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/27$450
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mié. 11/51:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 48mCopa Airlines
lun. 11/108:10 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 11/58:55 amPTY - SAN
2 stops14h 53mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/105:55 pmSAN - PTY
3 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$466
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sáb. 11/85:50 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 10mAvianca
mar. 11/1111:10 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$473
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dom. 11/27:50 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAvianca
sáb. 11/811:10 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$482
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sáb. 11/13:50 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop23h 10mAvianca
mar. 11/1111:10 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops22h 30mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$488
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vie. 10/317:50 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAvianca
mié. 11/51:20 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop18h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
vie. 10/313:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 01mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/512:30 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$499
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
sáb. 11/159:45 amPTY - SFO
2 stops16h 35mAvianca
lun. 11/1711:10 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$500

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to California that are best for you.

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Panama City

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

vie. 1/16

1:45 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop6h 56m

San Diego

lun. 1/19

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

$429

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 12/16

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Diego

lun. 1/5

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

$429

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 12/23

4:41 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop29h 05m

San Diego

dom. 1/4

8:45 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$434

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

jue. 11/27

3:35 pm-12:13 am

1 stop11h 38m

San Diego

sáb. 12/6

4:08 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$434

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 12/16

11:35 am-9:51 pm

1 stop13h 16m

San Diego

lun. 1/5

5:10 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$434

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

vie. 10/31

3:41 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Jose

mié. 11/5

1:16 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$499

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

vie. 10/31

3:41 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Jose

dom. 11/2

1:16 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$499

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 4/14

3:20 am-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 25m

San Francisco

vie. 4/17

2:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop18h 05m

$522

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mié. 12/17

5:50 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops32h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 1/6

11:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$534

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mié. 12/10

4:41 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops28h 10m

San Jose

mié. 12/17

4:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$551

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to California (average of $176). Flying from Panama City 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 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 octubre 28, 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 32% 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. Tuesday 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 octubre 28, 2025.

The most flights from PTY to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City to California?

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 octubre 28, 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
1,560 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
8,996 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
11,033 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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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  • 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 6h 56m. The distance between Panama City and California is about 2910 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 Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $245. Users have also found prices from $245 and $273 on Delta and Avianca, 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 - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider EVA Air (95%), Asiana Airlines (94%) or United Airlines (94%) 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 $493. On average you can expect to pay $2,426. The most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $515.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to California (average of $176). Flying from Panama City 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 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 octubre 28, 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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