Panama City

$274+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Panama City (PTY)

SAL — PTY
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Panama City

Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Panama City

Fri 12/2510:05 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Mon 12/285:30 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/29$298
Sat 10/3110:05 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Sun 12/206:10 pm -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 10/28$301
Sat 11/147:45 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Sat 11/214:10 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 10/27$302
Thu 11/1210:05 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Sun 11/154:10 pm -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 10/28$305
Sun 11/221:59 pm -
Nonstop2h 11m
Thu 11/2610:28 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 10/29$310
Wed 11/252:50 pm -
1 stop17h 20m
Mon 11/305:30 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/30$312
Sun 11/111:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sat 11/75:30 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/25$313
Fri 11/272:50 pm -
1 stop9h 30m
Sun 11/296:10 pm -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 10/30$315
Fri 10/3011:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 11/22:30 am -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 10/27$317
Fri 11/2011:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Tue 11/2410:05 am -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 10/29$321
Thu 12/244:57 am -
Nonstop2h 13m
Thu 12/3111:33 am -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 10/27$322
Sat 10/3110:05 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Mon 11/25:30 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/25$323

Find flight deals from San Salvador to Panama City

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$274
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$301

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-Panama City Tocumen Intl flights.
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/5

11:05 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/19

10:05 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/28

7:45 am-1:20 am

1 stop16h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/11

11:05 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/10

11:05 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/10

1:59 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/6

1:58 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/22

1:43 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/11

7:30 am-10:41 am

Nonstop2h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/19

1:43 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Salvador-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 Salvador-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-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 Salvador-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 Salvador to Panama City

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Salvador to Panama City, you should look to book at least 51 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Panama City (average of $260). Flying from San Salvador to Panama City in August is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to Panama City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Salvador to Panama City flights typically cost between $268 and $318 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $298 on Avianca (Dec 25-Dec 28).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

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.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

BOS - PTY

Arrived in Panama 🇵🇦 city, and had connection to next flight, flight was delayed alreadyand they lost my bag, I have no clothes and still cannot locate my bag ot give me information. Im in meddelin, Colombia and cannot believe they cannot locate my luggage? They sent me a email for apologizing, but where is my luggage? I was in business class, and the service of contacting me is horrible.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

BOS - PTY

Arrived in Panama 🇵🇦 city, and had connection to next flight, flight was delayed alreadyand they lost my bag, I have no clothes and still cannot locate my bag ot give me information. Im in meddelin, Colombia and cannot believe they cannot locate my luggage? They sent me a email for apologizing, but where is my luggage? I was in business class, and the service of contacting me is horrible.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

BOS - PTY

Arrived in Panama 🇵🇦 city, and had connection to next flight, flight was delayed alreadyand they lost my bag, I have no clothes and still cannot locate my bag ot give me information. Im in meddelin, Colombia and cannot believe they cannot locate my luggage? They sent me a email for apologizing, but where is my luggage? I was in business class, and the service of contacting me is horrible.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8 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?

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

    A quick flight from San Salvador to Panama City can take about 2h 11m. Copa Airlines 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. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Copa Airlines, at $140, 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 52% 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: KLM (95%), Iberia (94%), Copa Airlines (94%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Salvador to Panama City is generally $998, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $182. When looking at the most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), you can expect to pay $256 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Panama City (average of $260). Flying from San Salvador to Panama City in August is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$140Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$175Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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