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$138+ 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — PTY
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 November or June, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(Avianca)

One-way from

$138
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/1910:15 amSAL - PTY
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Tue 8/268:10 pmPTY - SAL
Nonstop1h 55mAvianca
Deal found 6/30$274
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/31:42 pmSAL - PTY
Nonstop2h 09mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/811:33 amPTY - SAL
Nonstop2h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/30$294
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/311:20 pmSAL - PTY
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/77:10 pmPTY - SAL
Nonstop2h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$321

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San Salvador

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Panama City

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Depart

Return

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San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/19

10:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/26

8:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$274

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/3

1:42 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/8

11:33 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$294

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/31

1:20 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/7

7:10 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$321

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/16

7:30 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$138

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 7/12

5:00 am-8:11 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$140

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 7/26

5:35 pm-6:33 am

2 stops11h 58m

$244

San SalvadorPanama City

SAL - PTY

SALPTY

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/27

2:00 am-2:14 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$489

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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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Salvador to Panama City, you should look to book at least 62 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Salvador 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 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 July 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to Panama City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 66% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Panama City. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Panama City flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Panama City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Salvador to Panama City, such as Copa Airlines, United 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
1,465 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,363 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!

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 9 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 1h 55m.

  • 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 34 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Avianca, at $274, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Salvador to Panama City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Copa Airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Salvador to Panama City for a low price.

  • 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: Air France (98%), Turkish Airlines (98%), Copa Airlines (98%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Salvador to Panama City is generally $1,148, 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 $260 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Salvador 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 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$148Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$149Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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