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$144+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — PTY
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Mon 5/2512:05 pm
SAL
-
PTY
1 stop11h 30m
Avianca
Fri 5/294:25 am
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/19$302
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Sun 5/33:10 pm
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$303
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/308:05 am
SAL
-
PTY
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
Sun 5/35:30 am
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/19$316
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 5/14:55 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 10m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/310:28 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/22$322
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:55 pm
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/310:28 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$330
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/1010:05 pm
SAL
-
PTY
1 stop10h 10m
Avianca
Sun 4/1211:25 am
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop10h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$331
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Fri 4/34:25 am
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$332
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3010:05 pm
SAL
-
PTY
1 stop10h 10m
Avianca
Wed 4/83:50 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$333
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:05 am
SAL
-
PTY
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
Sat 7/43:50 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$334
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Sat 4/44:25 am
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/21$336
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:05 pm
SAL
-
PTY
1 stop10h 10m
Avianca
Mon 4/274:25 am
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$337

Find flight deals from San Salvador to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) 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 March 22, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Avianca)

One-way from

$144
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$262

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Panama City that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

10:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/3

4:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 40m

$304

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

4:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/3

10:28 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$322

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/22

4:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/25

10:28 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$322

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/25

4:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/29

10:28 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$322

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/2

4:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/6

10:28 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$322

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/23

4:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/27

10:28 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$322

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/28

4:53 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/31

10:28 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$322

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/17

4:53 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/6

7:25 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$336

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/11

4:53 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/15

7:25 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$351
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/24

4:57 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 4/26

11:33 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$351

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from San Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Panama City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Panama City. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Salvador to Panama City, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Panama City?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Panama City (average of $81). Flying from San Salvador to Panama City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 SAL to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador 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 March 22, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to Panama City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Panama City. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Panama City flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 March 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Salvador to Panama City, such as Copa Airlines and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador 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 Salvador to Panama City?

    You will need to book a flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl if you want to fly from San Salvador to Panama City. At least 2 different airlines have flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Tocumen Intl (PTY) on a regular basis. There are 11 flights to Panama City from the San Salvador airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAL to PTY to be around 2h 00m.

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

    Flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl have been viewed 25 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from San Salvador to Panama City can take about 2h 10m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $322. San Salvador and Panama City are separated by a distance of 721 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Copa Airlines, at $119, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Salvador to Panama City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Avianca. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador 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 Salvador to Panama City on time: Iberia (97%), Copa Airlines (97%), KLM (97%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Salvador to Panama City is generally $250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $302 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Panama City (average of $81). Flying from San Salvador to Panama City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 2 airlines flying from San Salvador to Panama City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$118Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$138Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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