Panama City

$179+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PTY
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheap flight deals from California to Panama City

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 December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/296:04 amONT - PTY
1 stop10h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/314:41 pmPTY - ONT
2 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/88:55 amPTY - ONT
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/306:04 amONT - PTY
1 stop10h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:55 amPTY - ONT
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/296:39 pmONT - PTY
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:55 amPTY - ONT
2 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/88:55 amPTY - ONT
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/54:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$682
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/99:33 pmPTY - LAX
2 stops18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:55 amPTY - ONT
1 stop15h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Wed 12/311:40 pmONT - PTY
2 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/24:41 pmPTY - ONT
2 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$691
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/296:39 pmONT - PTY
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/24:41 pmPTY - ONT
2 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$698
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:17 pmLAS - PTY
2 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/93:50 pmPTY - LAS
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/109:33 pmPTY - LAX
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$712

Find 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$437
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$179
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$761

Good round-trip deal

$400 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
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From California to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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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 December 28, 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 JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 1/27

4:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/3

8:55 am-8:56 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 1/26

8:40 am-5:07 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/29

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

3:45 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/20

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 5/1

10:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/4

2:20 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$453

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 1/7

8:40 am-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/14

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$454

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/22

4:41 pm-11:18 am

2 stops21h 37m

$454

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/27

8:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop16h 04m

$454

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Sun 5/24

6:02 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/28

10:00 am-9:21 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$454

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/25

4:41 pm-11:18 am

2 stops21h 37m

$454

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-4:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/17

7:55 am-6:07 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$454

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 December 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Panama City as you normally would.

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  • 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?

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

    United Airlines, Delta, and Avianca can get you from California to Panama City in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 35m. There are 3009 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 $140 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $145 and Avianca from $179 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Copa Airlines (93%), EVA Air (89%), Asiana Airlines( 89%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,241 for a flight from California to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $215 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $498.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$328Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$334Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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