How popular is this California to Panama City flight route?

Within the past month, 169 users have taken a look at flights from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from California to Panama City?

On average you can expect to pay $1,232 for a flight from California to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $458.

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 (91%), EVA Air (91%), Asiana Airlines( 91%).

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

American Airlines, Avianca and Copa Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from California to Panama City.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Panama City?

Find a great deal and save up to 85% by booking at least 51 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from California to Panama City within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $518.

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

September can be a great time to fly to Panama City from California with a flight ticket averaging about $595. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $373. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

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?

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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 August 14, 2025.

Fri 9/128:00 amSAN - PTY

1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/1910:00 amPTY - SAN

1 stop12h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$386

Sat 9/277:20 pmSAN - PTY

2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/43:35 pmPTY - SAN

1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$388

Fri 9/129:08 pmSAN - PTY

Nonstop6h 17mCopa Airlines

Fri 9/191:15 pmPTY - SAN

Nonstop6h 35mCopa Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$389

Wed 10/18:00 amSAN - PTY

1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/203:35 pmPTY - SAN

1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$396

Sun 9/2810:30 pmSAN - PTY

1 stop12h 25mDelta

Sun 11/238:05 amPTY - SAN

1 stop32h 00mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$397

Wed 10/298:00 amSAN - PTY

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/163:35 pmPTY - SAN

1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$403

Sun 10/266:47 pmSAN - PTY

2 stops16h 58mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/313:41 pmPTY - SAN

2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$408

Fri 11/72:55 pmSAN - PTY

2 stops19h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/162:43 pmPTY - SAN

2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$413

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2 stops20h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/224:41 pmPTY - SAN

1 stop30h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$417

Sat 11/811:02 amSAN - PTY

2 stops29h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/224:41 pmPTY - SAN

2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$423

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Nonstop6h 10mCopa Airlines

Sun 11/161:15 pmPTY - SAN

Nonstop6h 48mCopa Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$424

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1 stop12h 25mDelta

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1 stop10h 40mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$433

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Fri 9/128:00 amSAN - PTY

1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/1910:00 amPTY - SAN

1 stop12h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$386

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Nonstop6h 17mCopa Airlines

Fri 9/191:15 pmPTY - SAN

Nonstop6h 35mCopa Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$389

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1 stop24h 00mDelta

Sat 11/228:05 amPTY - SAN

1 stop12h 23mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$397

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Sun 10/123:40 pmPTY - LAX

1 stop8h 50mAvianca

Deal found 8/13

$456

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3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/95:25 pmPTY - LAS

3 stops21h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$475

Sat 10/113:30 pmRNO - PTY

2 stops20h 33mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops20h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$704

Sat 9/278:00 amSAN - PTY

1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/43:35 pmPTY - SAN

1 stop18h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$388

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Nonstop6h 17mCopa Airlines

Fri 9/191:15 pmPTY - SAN

Nonstop6h 35mCopa Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$389

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1 stop29h 11mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$397

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Nonstop6h 13mCopa Airlines

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Deal found 8/13

$389

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1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/203:35 pmPTY - SAN

1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$396

Thu 10/210:30 pmSAN - PTY

1 stop12h 25mDelta

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1 stop31h 17mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$397

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Fri 8/151:05 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop25h 07mUnited Airlines

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1 stop22h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$439

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$439

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Deal found 8/14

$453

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1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$448

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$448

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$454

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1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$464

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Deal found 8/13

$438

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2 stops21h 47mUnited Airlines

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2 stops28h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$458

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2 stops21h 10mAvianca

Deal found 8/13

$458

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1 stop10h 33mUnited Airlines

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1 stop30h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$460

Thu 8/216:20 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops17h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/263:30 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops24h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$453

One-way flights from California to Panama City
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Sat 11/87:50 pmSAN - PTY

1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$165

Sun 11/167:58 amSAN - PTY

1 stop31h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$168

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2 stops21h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$194

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1 stop28h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$197

Sat 9/273:55 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops20h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$199

Wed 10/229:12 pmSAN - PTY

Nonstop6h 13mCopa Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$200

Fri 8/296:38 pmONT - PTY

2 stops21h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$200

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3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$205

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1 stop11h 45mAvianca

Deal found 8/13

$206

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2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$207

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1 stop11h 45mAvianca

Deal found 8/12

$208

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2 stops18h 20mAvianca

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$209

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8:00 am-6:37 pm

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Sat 10/4

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9:08 pm-5:25 am

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1:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop6h 35m

$389

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Mon 10/13

9:12 pm-5:25 am

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Mon 10/20

1:15 pm-5:57 pm

Nonstop6h 42m

$389

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San Diego

Wed 10/15

9:12 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop6h 13m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/22

1:15 pm-5:57 pm

Nonstop6h 42m

$389

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

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Wed 10/1

8:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/20

3:35 pm-12:13 am

1 stop11h 38m

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San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 10/4

10:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/22

8:05 am-5:28 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$397

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

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Sat 10/4

10:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 11/21

3:17 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop29h 11m

$397

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 10/2

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/23

3:17 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop31h 17m

$397

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from California to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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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The most flights from USCA to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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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?
Within the past month, 169 users have taken a look at flights from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
What are the most popular routes from California to Panama City?
While some choose either San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl or Ontario - 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: Copa Airlines (91%), EVA Air (91%), Asiana Airlines( 91%).
What are the cheapest flights from California to Panama City?
On average you can expect to pay $1,232 for a flight from California to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $458.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from California to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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

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American Airlines	Cheapest$203	Average$610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$224	Average$583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Avianca	Cheapest$346	Average$527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$355	Average$627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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