Panama City

$209+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PTY
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$484
(Priceline)

One-way from

$209
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$631

Good round-trip deal

$492 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
From San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:30 amSFO - PTY
2 stops16h 40mAvianca
Tue 10/78:10 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$484
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Mon 9/1512:05 amSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Fri 9/193:25 amPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/9$489
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:20 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop18h 05mAvianca
Thu 9/183:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$494
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Fri 10/172:20 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops24h 10mAvianca
Fri 10/312:55 amPTY - SFO
2 stops23h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$496
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Tue 10/2112:05 amSFO - PTY
2 stops22h 40mAvianca
Mon 10/275:55 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 05mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$498
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Mon 9/152:20 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop18h 05mAvianca
Mon 9/298:10 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$499
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Sat 11/291:35 amSFO - PTY
1 stop14h 20mAvianca
Thu 12/113:35 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop9h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$501
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:05 amSFO - PTY
1 stop32h 20mAvianca
Sat 10/183:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$506

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Panama City that are best for you.

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San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

2:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/13

3:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$484

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

12:36 am-10:46 am

Nonstop7h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/2

6:27 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

$637

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

12:42 am-10:46 am

Nonstop7h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/7

6:27 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop7h 49m

$637

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

12:42 am-10:46 am

Nonstop7h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/26

6:27 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop7h 53m

$637

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

8:45 am-6:49 pm

Nonstop7h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/2

4:00 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop7h 54m

$659

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

8:45 am-6:49 pm

Nonstop7h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/18

3:35 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop7h 54m

$659

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

8:45 am-6:49 pm

Nonstop7h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/8

3:35 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop7h 54m

$659

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

12:43 am-2:45 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/5

3:35 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop7h 54m

$663

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

12:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

$210

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

10:37 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops44h 33m

$210

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Panama City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Panama City trip
Airports
SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup through the SFO2Go program during busy times.

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PTY

Use Uber for quick and cost-effective transport from PTY to Panama City, generally cheaper than taxis.

Read more about PTYby Taryn White
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Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Panama City

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Panama City is 26 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 Francisco to Panama City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Francisco 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Panama City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Panama City. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Panama City flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Panama City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Panama City?

    To fly from San Francisco to Panama City, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tocumen Intl (PTY). Nonstop flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl from San Francisco take 7h 04m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from San Francisco to Tocumen Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Panama City will take you 11h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3318 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Panama City is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $387 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Copa Airlines, starting at $404 and $504 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Panama City for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Panama City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Panama City on time: EVA Air (84%), Copa Airlines (77%), United Airlines (77%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Panama City is generally $733, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $224. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $478 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Panama City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$387Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$404Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$504Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$544Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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