$377+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Panama City (PTY)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PTY
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Panama CityExplore 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 10, 2026.
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 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/31:14 pm -
1 stop17h 51m
Mon 12/77:55 am -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$697
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/52:45 pm -
2 stops14h 20m
Sun 12/139:00 am -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$699
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/294:57 pm -
1 stop11h 46m
Sun 11/16:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$715
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/287:20 am -
1 stop10h 19m
Mon 12/77:55 am -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$719
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1010:14 pm -
1 stop20h 17m
Mon 10/199:33 pm -
2 stops22h 22m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$746
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:14 am -
3 stops33h 17m
Wed 11/412:44 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/612:20 pm -
2 stops17h 24m
Sat 11/147:55 am -
1 stop15h 37m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$763
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1410:14 pm -
1 stop20h 17m
Tue 10/2010:00 am -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$767
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/310:17 pm -
2 stops30h 32m
Tue 11/106:33 pm -
1 stop28h 59m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$769
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/294:51 pm -
1 stop16h 04m
Thu 11/57:55 am -
1 stop12h 26m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$770
Best flights from San Francisco to Panama CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/87:36 pm -
Nonstop7h 10m
Fri 11/136:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$816
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 1/157:10 pm -
1 stop16h 35m
Fri 1/228:55 am -
1 stop14h 33m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$831
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 11/157:36 pm -
Nonstop7h 10m
Mon 11/236:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/7![Copa Airlines logo]()
$816
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 1/95:00 am -
1 stop11h 38m
Sat 1/1611:35 am -
1 stop12h 31m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$831
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 1/277:36 pm -
Nonstop7h 03m
Fri 2/512:38 pm -
Nonstop7h 47m
Deal found 9/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$816
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Mon 1/257:36 pm -
Nonstop7h 03m
Mon 2/16:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 46m
Deal found 9/8![Copa Airlines logo]()
$816
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/218:21 pm -
Nonstop7h 14m
Wed 10/2812:53 pm -
Nonstop7h 32m
Deal found 9/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$831
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/218:21 pm -
Nonstop7h 14m
Mon 10/266:08 pm -
Nonstop7h 32m
Deal found 9/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$831
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/211:12 am -
Nonstop7h 15m
Mon 10/266:08 pm -
Nonstop7h 32m
Deal found 9/8![Copa Airlines logo]()
$846
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:21 pm -
Nonstop7h 14m
Wed 10/1412:38 pm -
Nonstop7h 32m
Deal found 9/10![Copa Airlines logo]()
$919
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 2/1112:42 am -
Nonstop7h 04m
Mon 2/156:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 46m
Deal found 9/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$962
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Panama CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1010:14 pm -
1 stop20h 17m
Mon 10/199:33 pm -
2 stops22h 22m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$746
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1410:14 pm -
1 stop20h 17m
Tue 10/2010:00 am -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$767
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/179:11 am -
2 stops26h 44m
Sat 10/319:00 am -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$783
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:14 am -
3 stops33h 17m
Wed 11/412:44 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/294:57 pm -
1 stop11h 46m
Sun 11/16:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$715
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/294:51 pm -
1 stop16h 04m
Thu 11/57:55 am -
1 stop12h 26m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$770
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/296:02 am -
2 stops23h 47m
Wed 11/46:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$784
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/307:58 pm -
3 stops22h 21m
Wed 11/46:31 pm -
Nonstop7h 41m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$776
One-way flights from San Francisco to Panama CitySearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1412:00 pm -
2 stops30h 31m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3012:20 pm -
2 stops29h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$379
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/222:17 pm -
3 stops52h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$385
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:11 pm -
2 stops23h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$402
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2310:19 pm -
3 stops44h 12m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$404
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/162:12 pm -
2 stops14h 53m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$406
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/3011:17 am -
2 stops24h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$411
Find 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 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $697 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $377 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $786 |
Good round-trip deal | $769 or less |
Good one-way deal | $357 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
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San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Wed 9/16
6:00 am-7:04 am
3 stops23h 04m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$573
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Thu 1/7
10:58 pm-3:55 pm
2 stops13h 57m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$716
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Sun 12/13
7:36 pm-5:45 am
Nonstop7h 09m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$721
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Sat 1/16
7:36 pm-5:39 am
Nonstop7h 03m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$721
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Sun 12/13
7:15 am-7:38 pm
1 stop9h 23m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$726
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Mon 12/14
4:40 pm-7:38 pm
1 stop23h 58m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$751
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Thu 12/24
2:20 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop20h 40m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$790
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Sun 12/13
10:59 pm-2:03 pm
1 stop12h 04m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$790
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Sun 11/8
7:36 pm-5:46 am
Nonstop7h 10m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 11/13
6:31 pm-11:12 pm
Nonstop7h 41m
$816
San FranciscoPanama City
SFO San Francisco - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SFOPTY
San Francisco
Sun 11/15
7:36 pm-5:46 am
Nonstop7h 10m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 11/23
6:31 pm-11:12 pm
Nonstop7h 41m
$816
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City in September.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-Panama City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Panama City
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Panama City?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Panama City is 27 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Panama City (average of $660). Flying from San Francisco to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $974). 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 10, 2026.
When flying from San Francisco to Panama City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Panama City delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Panama City flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Panama City flights?
Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Panama City?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Panama City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Panama City on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Panama City?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Panama City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $923.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Panama City?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Panama City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Panama City?
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Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 13m.
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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 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAvianca 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.
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.1
Food
6.9
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.1
Food
6.9
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.1
Food
6.9
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.1
Food
6.9
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$228 | Average$531 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$503 | Average$783 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$646 | Average$885 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |