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$349+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PTY
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Sun 7/12
Sun 7/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Panama City
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This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/312:15 pm
SFO
-
PTY
2 stops17h 00m
Avianca
Thu 8/611:25 am
PTY
-
SFO
2 stops13h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 6/11$731
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/88:40 am
SFO
-
PTY
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/123:50 pm
PTY
-
SFO
2 stops18h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$739
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/218:57 pm
SFO
-
PTY
2 stops11h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/253:50 pm
PTY
-
SFO
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$746
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 8/301:12 am
SFO
-
PTY
Nonstop7h 15m
Copa Airlines
Wed 9/912:38 pm
PTY
-
SFO
Nonstop7h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/7$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/85:00 am
SFO
-
PTY
1 stop9h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 9/410:00 am
PTY
-
SFO
1 stop12h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$759
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/49:49 pm
SFO
-
PTY
1 stop12h 50m
GOL
Mon 8/101:39 pm
PTY
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
GOL
Deal found 6/6$761
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:35 pm
SFO
-
PTY
1 stop13h 04m
GOL
Wed 9/91:16 pm
PTY
-
SFO
1 stop12h 02m
GOL
Deal found 6/8$763
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/3111:49 pm
SFO
-
PTY
1 stop10h 25m
GOL
Sat 8/81:39 pm
PTY
-
SFO
2 stops22h 28m
GOL
Deal found 6/9$765
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/91:12 am
SFO
-
PTY
Nonstop7h 15m
Copa Airlines
Wed 9/166:08 pm
PTY
-
SFO
Nonstop7h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$771
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:33 pm
SFO
-
PTY
2 stops25h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/155:30 am
PTY
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$773
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/56:00 am
SFO
-
PTY
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/103:50 pm
PTY
-
SFO
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$774

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 June 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$731
(Avianca)

One-way from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$776

Good round-trip deal

$648 or less

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Panama City that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

7:36 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop7h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/14

6:31 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop7h 46m

$756

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

11:59 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/5

3:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$771

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:45 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop11h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/16

2:21 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$771
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

1:12 am-10:27 am

Nonstop7h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/26

12:38 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop7h 21m

$771

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

12:45 am-6:37 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 10/3

10:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$771

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

3:20 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop19h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/15

2:21 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$771

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 10/22

11:59 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/26

7:55 am-5:12 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$771

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

8:21 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop7h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/16

12:38 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop7h 32m

$771

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

11:59 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/4

10:00 am-11:47 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$771

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

1:12 am-10:27 am

Nonstop7h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/26

6:08 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop7h 32m

$771

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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 Francisco to Panama City in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 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.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco 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 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 $528). Flying from San Francisco to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 June 12, 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Panama City?

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Panama City flights

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on PTY

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 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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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 June 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,810 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,646 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,534 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 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 09m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Francisco to Tocumen Intl offered by 4 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl was viewed by 59 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 Francisco to Panama City?

    Departing from San Francisco to Panama City will take you 7h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3318 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $234 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $461 and $533 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Panama City for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Panama City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $201. Copa Airlines flights start at $366 while deals on United Airlines start at $399 one-way.

  • 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 (92%), United Airlines (92%), Copa Airlines (89%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Panama City is generally $1,249, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $254. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $645 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Panama City?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Panama City is San Salvador.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Panama City flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Panama City that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Houston.

  • 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 $528). Flying from San Francisco to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 Francisco to Panama City

Discover the top 4 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 June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$234Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$461Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$588Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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