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$159+ Cheap flights from California to Panama City (PTY)

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PTY
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/410:30 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop18h 29mDelta
Sun 12/78:05 amPTY - SAN
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/30$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/2810:30 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop18h 29mDelta
Thu 12/43:46 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 10/29$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/78:12 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 08mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/161:45 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/29$409
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.
Mon 11/1010:30 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 42mDelta
Thu 11/133:37 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/27$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/710:30 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 51mDelta
Tue 12/163:46 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 10/29$419
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.
Tue 12/28:00 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/108:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amSJC - PTY
1 stop28h 46mDelta
Tue 12/238:00 amPTY - SJC
1 stop16h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/29$426
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:35 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/162:50 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/259:54 amSAN - PTY
1 stop29h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/23:35 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$430
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.
Fri 11/77:50 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/228:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$439
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.
Sat 11/85:55 pmSAN - PTY
3 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/224:41 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$443
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.
Fri 11/71:10 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop26h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/163:35 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$445

Cheap flight deals from California to Panama City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Panama City flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$662

Good round-trip deal

$438 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Panama City 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Panama City that are best for you.

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San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:24 am-7:59 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/3

3:46 pm-9:54 am

1 stop21h 08m

$404

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 11/28

10:30 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop12h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/3

3:46 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$404

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 12/7

8:12 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

$409

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 11/13

7:50 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/27

3:35 pm-8:06 am

1 stop19h 31m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 12/2

8:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/4

3:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 40m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 12/1

5:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/4

8:55 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$424

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 12/8

6:35 am-2:21 pm

1 stop28h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/23

8:00 am-9:34 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$426

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 11/10

5:55 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops17h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/13

8:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$428

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 12/3

8:00 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops20h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/11

8:55 am-11:42 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$428

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 11/28

5:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/7

4:41 pm-10:21 am

2 stops20h 40m

$428

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Best time to book a flight from California to Panama City

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City (average of $200). Flying from California to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 CA to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Panama City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Panama City. 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 into for flights to Panama City from California?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Panama City from California.

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

    Within the past month, 141 users have taken a look at flights from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

  • How long is the flight from California to Panama City?

    Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from California to Panama City in just under 6h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 40m. There are 2910 mi between California and Panama City. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $159 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $175 and United Airlines from $179 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl, Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl is the most popular route from California to Panama City.

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

    Before booking your flight to Panama City from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: EVA Air (95%), Asiana Airlines (95%), United Airlines( 95%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,175 for a flight from California to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $169 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $525.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City (average of $200). Flying from California to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Panama City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Panama City. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$270Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$320Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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