How popular is this Panama City to Los Angeles flight route?

The Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles flight path 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 City to Los Angeles?

Avianca and Copa Airlines can get you from Panama City to Los Angeles in just under 7h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 25m. The distance between Panama City and Los Angeles is about 3009 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 flying from Panama City to Los Angeles round-trip?

Currently priced at $248, American Airlines will fly you from Panama City to Los Angeles and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $332 and $366, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Panama City to Los Angeles

The most flights from PTY to LAX 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).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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).

What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

On average you can expect to pay $2,889 for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $297 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $535.

What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Panama City to Los Angeles on time: EVA Air (98%), Asiana Airlines (96%), United Airlines (96%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight from Panama City to Los Angeles check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Avianca or Copa Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Users have found that flying from Panama City to Los Angeles on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Users have found that booking a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles at least 27 days early can save you up to 43% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 27 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Panama City to Los Angeles for as little as $528 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $783 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles?

May can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from Panama City with a flight ticket averaging about $591. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $223. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles?

To fly from Panama City to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Panama City Tocumen Intl take 6h 48m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles offered by 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Thu 9/113:20 amPTY - LAX

2 stops21h 10mAvianca

Wed 9/171:00 amLAX - PTY

1 stop13h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/11

$500

Fri 10/313:35 pmPTY - LAX

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/611:18 amLAX - PTY

2 stops23h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$516

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Thu 10/169:55 amPTY - LAX

2 stops14h 35mAvianca

Sun 10/191:00 amLAX - PTY

2 stops18h 10mAvianca

Deal found 9/9

$571

Sun 2/17:55 amPTY - LAX

Nonstop7h 10mCopa Airlines

Sat 2/141:01 amLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 20mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$619

Sat 10/43:40 pmPTY - LAX

1 stop8h 50mAvianca

Thu 10/91:00 amLAX - PTY

1 stop13h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/9

$586

Mon 2/236:14 pmPTY - LAX

Nonstop7h 15mCopa Airlines

Mon 3/910:08 pmLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 29mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$619

Fri 10/316:14 pmPTY - LAX

Nonstop6h 48mCopa Airlines

Fri 11/712:52 amLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$622

Wed 11/57:55 amPTY - LAX

Nonstop7h 07mCopa Airlines

Sat 11/812:47 amLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 34mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$622

Mon 11/36:14 pmPTY - LAX

Nonstop7h 20mCopa Airlines

Fri 11/712:52 amLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$622

Wed 11/127:55 amPTY - LAX

Nonstop7h 07mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/1812:47 amLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 34mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$622

Sat 11/17:55 amPTY - LAX

Nonstop7h 07mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/59:04 pmLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$622

Thu 11/66:24 pmPTY - LAX

Nonstop7h 20mCopa Airlines

Sat 11/812:47 amLAX - PTY

Nonstop6h 34mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$622

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Thu 9/113:20 amPTY - LAX

2 stops21h 10mAvianca

Wed 9/171:00 amLAX - PTY

1 stop13h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/11

$500

Thu 9/257:28 amPTY - LAX

2 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/2911:10 pmLAX - PTY

3 stops16h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$510

One-way flights from Panama City to Los Angeles
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Mon 11/38:40 amPTY - LAX

3 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$301

Mon 9/299:34 amPTY - LAX

3 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$304

Wed 10/18:40 amPTY - LAX

2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$307

Thu 9/258:40 amPTY - LAX

2 stops14h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$310

Tue 9/231:30 pmPTY - LAX

3 stops47h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$313

Tue 9/233:20 amPTY - LAX

3 stops33h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$314

Wed 10/810:05 pmPTY - LAX

2 stops16h 25mAvianca

Deal found 9/10

$315

Sat 9/279:34 amPTY - LAX

3 stops16h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$317

Sun 2/222:55 amPTY - LAX

2 stops22h 05mAvianca

Deal found 9/10

$319

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PTY - LAX

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Thu 10/16

9:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

1:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$571

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 10/4

3:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

1:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$586

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/1

7:55 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop7h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

1:01 am-10:21 am

Nonstop6h 20m

$619

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/23

6:14 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop7h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

10:08 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop6h 29m

$619

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/31

6:14 pm-11:02 pm

Nonstop6h 48m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

12:52 am-10:25 am

Nonstop6h 33m

$622

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/5

7:55 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop7h 07m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

12:47 am-10:21 am

Nonstop6h 34m

$622

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/3

6:14 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

12:52 am-10:25 am

Nonstop6h 33m

$622

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/12

7:55 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop7h 07m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

12:47 am-10:21 am

Nonstop6h 34m

$622

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/1

7:55 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop7h 07m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

9:04 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop6h 33m

$622

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/6

6:24 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

12:47 am-10:21 am

Nonstop6h 34m

$622

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The best insider tips for Panama City to Los Angeles flights

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PTY

Passengers boarding US-bound flights from PTY must pass through 2 security and passport control procedures, with the second occurring right at the gate.

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Look for green signs directing you to free shuttle buses to the LAX-it station for rideshare services and taxis.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Panama City to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Panama City to Los Angeles 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 PTY to LAX?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 62% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Panama City to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

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

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,436 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

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What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles?
To fly from Panama City to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Panama City Tocumen Intl take 6h 48m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles offered by 4 different airlines.
How popular is this Panama City to Los Angeles flight route?
The Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles flight path 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 City to Los Angeles?
Avianca and Copa Airlines can get you from Panama City to Los Angeles in just under 7h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 25m. The distance between Panama City and Los Angeles is about 3009 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 flying from Panama City to Los Angeles round-trip?
Currently priced at $248, American Airlines will fly you from Panama City to Los Angeles and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $332 and $366, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City to Los Angeles?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Panama City to Los Angeles on time: EVA Air (98%), Asiana Airlines (96%), United Airlines (96%).
What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?
On average you can expect to pay $2,889 for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $297 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $535.
Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama City to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Panama City to Los Angeles 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 City to Los Angeles

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$332	Average$610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Avianca	Cheapest$366	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$394	Average$647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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