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$221+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PTY
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 18, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/299:18 pm
SAN
-
PTY
Nonstop6h 02m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/31:39 pm
PTY
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 51m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/16$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/116:20 am
SAN
-
PTY
2 stops10h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 4/257:55 am
PTY
-
SAN
2 stops14h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/199:45 pm
SAN
-
PTY
1 stop13h 17m
Delta
Tue 5/52:27 pm
PTY
-
SAN
1 stop10h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/15$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 4/196:20 am
SAN
-
PTY
2 stops10h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 5/610:00 am
PTY
-
SAN
2 stops13h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$575
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:15 am
SAN
-
PTY
1 stop10h 22m
Copa Airlines
Sun 4/123:30 pm
PTY
-
SAN
2 stops20h 50m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/16$577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:58 pm
SAN
-
PTY
1 stop12h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 9/203:40 pm
PTY
-
SAN
2 stops22h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sun 6/215:30 pm
SAN
-
PTY
1 stop20h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 7/110:00 am
PTY
-
SAN
1 stop13h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$583
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:20 am
SAN
-
PTY
2 stops29h 54m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/287:55 am
PTY
-
SAN
1 stop13h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/16$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sun 6/215:30 pm
SAN
-
PTY
1 stop20h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 6/287:55 am
PTY
-
SAN
2 stops18h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/146:15 am
SAN
-
PTY
1 stop10h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 4/257:55 am
PTY
-
SAN
1 stop15h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:15 am
SAN
-
PTY
1 stop10h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1210:00 am
PTY
-
SAN
1 stop13h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$599

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 February 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$556
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$221
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$623

Good round-trip deal

$443 or less

Good one-way deal

$236 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Panama City that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Panama City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 5/4

10:00 pm-6:07 am

Nonstop6h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/8

1:39 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop6h 51m

$556

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/24

7:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 4/17

10:30 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop12h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/22

2:27 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 4/23

10:00 am-8:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/27

7:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/28

10:00 am-6:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 4/12

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 4/23

7:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 4/16

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 4/26

7:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 4/12

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/27

10:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$562

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/24

7:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$562

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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 February 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Panama City is 48 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 $475). 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 February 18, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Panama City?

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 February 18, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,314 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,304 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Panama City?

    Booking a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Diego to Panama City. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from San Diego to Tocumen Intl, all of which are around 6h 02m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Diego to Panama City.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Panama City flight route?

    The San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl flight path was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Panama City?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Panama City in 6h 07m. Fly via Copa Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2910 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Panama City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($234), United Airlines ($279), and Delta ($355) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Panama City. Copa Airlines is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Panama City?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Panama City is generally $843, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $225. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $556 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 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 $475). 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 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$234Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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