Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX) from $232

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PTY — LAX
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in May or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Panama City (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best PTY to LAX flight in 2023: compare Panama City to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$510

Round-trip from

$217
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles

PTY - LAX

Price

$217 - $494

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

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 51 days early can save you up to 21% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 51 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Panama City to Los Angeles for as little as $650 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 $705 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 $580. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $198. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles (PTY - LAX)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Panama City to Los Angeles. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap Avianca flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

Some of the best deals we've found on Avianca flights traveling from Panama City to Los Angeles. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap Panama City to Los Angeles flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for PTY to LAX flights for September, October
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Panama City to Los Angeles in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Panama City to Los Angeles 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Los Angeles from Panama City found for this year
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Panama City to Los Angeles in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from Panama City

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Panama City to Los Angeles flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Los Angeles from Panama City, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Panama City

The cheapest one-way flights from Panama City to Los Angeles
Users traveling one-way from Panama City to Los Angeles can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Panama City to Los Angeles flights by using the search form above.

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$456 - $645

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Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/24

2 stops23h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/4

2 stops23h 55m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/11

2 stops23h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/18

2 stops23h 55m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/7

2 stops23h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/14

2 stops23h 55m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/26

3 stops47h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/6

3 stops43h 10m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/19

3 stops47h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/29

3 stops45h 10m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 11/24

Nonstop7h 07m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/26

Nonstop6h 40m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/24

1 stop27h 58m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/2

1 stop16h 54m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/15

1 stop19h 29m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/28

1 stop15h 43m

Panama City Tocumen IntlLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/9

2 stops20h 18m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/18

1 stop9h 43m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, such as American Airlines, Avianca and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A few of the staff were forgetful. They would say they were bringing what was asked for and then forget. Mostly, they were very good. The beef on my dinner selection was inedible.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A few of the staff were forgetful. They would say they were bringing what was asked for and then forget. Mostly, they were very good. The beef on my dinner selection was inedible.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A few of the staff were forgetful. They would say they were bringing what was asked for and then forget. Mostly, they were very good. The beef on my dinner selection was inedible.

Copa Airlines
7.3
Good
347 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A few of the staff were forgetful. They would say they were bringing what was asked for and then forget. Mostly, they were very good. The beef on my dinner selection was inedible.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A few of the staff were forgetful. They would say they were bringing what was asked for and then forget. Mostly, they were very good. The beef on my dinner selection was inedible.

Avianca
6.9
Okay
960 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A few of the staff were forgetful. They would say they were bringing what was asked for and then forget. Mostly, they were very good. The beef on my dinner selection was inedible.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Panama City to Los Angeles flights.

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 49m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles offered by 4 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Panama City to Los Angeles for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Panama City to Los Angeles for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Avianca for just $456, but on average you can expect to pay $508.

Are there nonstop flights from Panama City to Los Angeles for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Panama City to Los Angeles under $700. A good price for a nonstop flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is less than $709.

Are there last-minute flights available from Panama City to Los Angeles for under $700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Panama City to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $700.

What days are nonstop flights available from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

How many flights depart from Panama City to Los Angeles on average per day?

On average 8 flights depart from Panama City to Los Angeles per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Avianca can get you from Panama City to Los Angeles in just under 23h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Panama City and Los Angeles is about 3027 mi.

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

Currently priced at $456, Avianca will fly you from Panama City to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Avianca is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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: Copa Airlines (93%), Asiana Airlines (93%), United Airlines (93%).

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

On average you can expect to pay $872 for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $343 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $462.

What does PTY to LAX mean?

Great question - PTY to LAX just means Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for Panama City to Los Angeles

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Top 4 airlines flying from Panama City to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Panama City to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$268Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AviancaCheapest$417Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Panama City to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from Panama City to Los Angeles
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
86%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
13%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Panama City to Los Angeles

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Panama City to Los Angeles
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