$218+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PTY
Feb 1 — Feb 81
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Panama City
Best flights from San Diego to Panama CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Wed 3/48:18 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 02mCopa Airlines
Wed 3/111:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/29![Copa Airlines logo]()
$609
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 5/286:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/17:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31![United Airlines logo]()
$615
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Mon 2/22:51 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops16h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/83:50 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 5/296:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/210:00 amPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31![United Airlines logo]()
$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 5/306:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/37:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31![United Airlines logo]()
$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Mon 2/238:00 amSAN - PTY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/278:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:00 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop19h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2710:00 amPTY - SAN
1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 3/88:00 amSAN - PTY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/147:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop12h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:00 amSAN - PTY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/117:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop12h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 5/76:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1310:00 amPTY - SAN
1 stop9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/147:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 2/188:00 amSAN - PTY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/218:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30![United Airlines logo]()
$624
Find flight deals from San Diego to Panama City
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $552 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $218 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $676 |
Good round-trip deal | $400 or less |
Good one-way deal | $209 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 January 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Panama City that are best for you.
Fly from
San Diego
Fly to
Panama City
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Wed 3/4
8:18 pm-5:20 am
Nonstop6h 02m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 3/11
1:15 pm-6:14 pm
Nonstop6h 59m
$609
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Thu 5/28
6:15 am-6:37 pm
1 stop10h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 6/1
7:55 am-9:53 pm
1 stop15h 58m
$615
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Mon 2/2
2:51 pm-10:30 am
2 stops16h 39m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 2/8
3:50 pm-2:18 pm
2 stops25h 28m
$615
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Fri 5/29
6:15 am-6:37 pm
1 stop10h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Tue 6/2
10:00 am-7:57 pm
1 stop11h 57m
$615
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Sat 5/30
6:15 am-6:37 pm
1 stop10h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 6/3
7:55 am-5:50 pm
1 stop11h 55m
$615
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Mon 2/23
8:00 am-7:38 pm
1 stop8h 38m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 2/27
8:55 am-4:38 pm
1 stop10h 43m
$624
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Thu 4/23
5:00 pm-2:14 pm
1 stop19h 14m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 4/27
10:00 am-8:05 pm
1 stop12h 05m
$624
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Sun 3/8
8:00 am-6:38 pm
1 stop8h 38m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 3/14
7:55 am-6:33 pm
1 stop12h 38m
$624
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Wed 3/4
8:00 am-7:38 pm
1 stop8h 38m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 3/11
7:55 am-6:33 pm
1 stop12h 38m
$624
San DiegoPanama City
SAN - PTY
SANPTY
San Diego
Thu 5/7
6:15 am-6:37 pm
1 stop10h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 5/13
10:00 am-5:53 pm
1 stop9h 53m
$624
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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Panama City
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Panama City in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Panama City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Diego-Panama City 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 San Diego to Panama City
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Panama City
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Panama City?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Panama City. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Panama City is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Panama City?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City (average of $200). Flying from San Diego to Panama City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $483). 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 SAN to PTY?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 January 2, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Panama City as you normally would.
Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Panama City. Reviews last updated January 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from San Diego to Panama City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Panama City
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 January 2, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$334 | Average$531 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$355 | Average$605 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$355 | Average$562 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$489 | Average$723 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |