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$330+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX)

PTY — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sun 10/11
Sun 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in February or December, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

Sun 11/13:55 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Mon 11/911:15 pm -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 9/7$465
Fri 10/307:55 am -
Nonstop6h 44m
Thu 11/511:05 am -
Nonstop6h 34m
Deal found 9/10$587
Thu 11/196:33 pm -
Nonstop6h 56m
Sat 11/281:15 am -
Nonstop6h 35m
Deal found 9/10$610
Mon 12/218:55 am -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 1/65:45 am -
1 stop8h 27m
Deal found 9/9$613
Thu 11/54:41 pm -
1 stop22h 13m
Sun 11/811:59 pm -
1 stop11h 46m
Deal found 9/7$615
Tue 10/63:05 pm -
1 stop9h 47m
Mon 10/1212:37 am -
1 stop11h 18m
Deal found 9/8$623
Mon 11/24:41 pm -
1 stop19h 27m
Sun 11/87:25 pm -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 9/10$624
Tue 10/272:02 pm -
1 stop10h 57m
Thu 10/294:36 pm -
2 stops18h 26m
Deal found 9/6$629
Wed 12/232:51 pm -
1 stop12h 03m
Wed 1/610:44 pm -
2 stops14h 11m
Deal found 9/9$631
Sat 10/313:41 pm -
1 stop27h 42m
Sat 11/75:45 am -
1 stop10h 53m
Deal found 9/11$637
Fri 10/302:02 pm -
1 stop21h 53m
Tue 11/31:00 pm -
1 stop22h 13m
Deal found 9/9$644
Wed 11/48:55 am -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 11/811:59 pm -
1 stop16h 39m
Deal found 9/11$646

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$465
(Avianca)

One-way from

$330
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$698

Good round-trip deal

$1,169 or less

Good one-way deal

$892 or less
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Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/20

8:55 am-8:22 pm

1 stop14h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$341

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 11/24

4:41 pm-11:54 am

1 stop22h 13m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$341

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/21

8:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$345

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/30

4:41 pm-7:45 am

1 stop18h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$423

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/31

4:41 pm-9:20 am

1 stop19h 39m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$438
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Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/22

10:00 am-8:23 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$551

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/29

3:30 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop24h 38m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$551

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/1

7:55 am-11:57 am

Nonstop7h 02m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/27

1:25 am-10:50 am

Nonstop6h 25m

$610

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/2

7:55 am-11:52 am

Nonstop6h 57m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/5

12:30 am-10:05 am

Nonstop6h 35m

$610

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/14

6:33 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop7h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/20

12:40 am-10:05 am

Nonstop6h 25m

$610

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Compare providers for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Panama City-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Panama City-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Panama City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

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

Booking 89 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles (average of $622). Flying from Panama City to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $741). 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?

When flying from Panama City to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Panama City to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $649 and $799 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $465 on Avianca (Nov 1-Nov 9).

The best insider tips for Panama City to Los Angeles flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Panama City to Los Angeles trip
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on PTY

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAvianca 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
1,544 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,544 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,544 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,205 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,544 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,552 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,544 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

  • 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 Los Angeles from Panama City Tocumen Intl take 6h 44m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 8 outbound flights from Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles offered by 3 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 1 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?

    Copa Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Panama City to Los Angeles in just under 7h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 47m. 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 $305, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $402 and $593, respectively. Avianca is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Panama City to Los Angeles are Avianca ($232), Aeromexico ($342), and United Airlines ($397).

  • 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 (93%), Copa Airlines (90%), Asiana Airlines (88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,321 for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $576 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles) is currently priced at $539.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles (average of $622). Flying from Panama City to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $741). 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 3 airlines flying from Panama City to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$305Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$402Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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