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$175+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PTY
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
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 November 17, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 11/17$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 12/78:01 amSAN - PTY
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/168:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 11/305:50 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/78:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amSJC - PTY
2 stops28h 21mDelta
Mon 12/228:00 amPTY - SJC
1 stop14h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/17$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 12/147:00 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops19h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/194:41 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/26:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/78:55 amPTY - ONT
1 stop15h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 11/286:25 amSJC - PTY
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Sat 12/133:46 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/16$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/26:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/64:41 pmPTY - ONT
2 stops22h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 11/196:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/263:35 pmPTY - ONT
1 stop28h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/125:05 amONT - PTY
2 stops30h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/203:35 pmPTY - ONT
1 stop29h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Thu 12/48:00 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/158:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop14h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 11/151:29 pmONT - PTY
2 stops46h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/224:41 pmPTY - ONT
2 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$474

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 November 17, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$409
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$663

Good round-trip deal

$426 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 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 November 17, 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

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

Fri 12/5

8:12 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/12

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

$409

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/14

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/18

1:45 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop6h 56m

$409

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/7

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/21

1:45 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop6h 56m

$409

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/21

11:35 am-6:36 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 12/12

8:00 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop19h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/15

3:35 pm-8:06 am

1 stop19h 31m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 12/11

5:23 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/18

8:55 am-8:16 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 12/3

8:00 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop19h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/11

8:55 am-6:21 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 1/12

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/25

8:55 am-7:54 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$428

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 12/6

6:35 am-2:21 pm

1 stop28h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/22

8:00 am-7:08 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$441

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Best time to book a flight from California to Panama City

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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 $413). 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 November 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Panama City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Panama City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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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, 137 users have taken a look at flights from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

    Copa Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from California to Panama City in just under 6h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 38m. 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 $175 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $179 and Lufthansa from $191 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl or San Diego - Panama City Tocumen Intl, San Francisco - 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 (94%), Asiana Airlines (94%), United Airlines( 94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,227 for a flight from California to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $176 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $494.

  • 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 $413). 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$275Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$320Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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