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$175+ Cheap flights from California to Panama

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PTY
Nov 18 — Nov 251
Tue 11/18
Tue 11/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 19, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 12/78:12 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 08mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/161:45 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/17$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:30 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 51mDelta
Tue 12/163:46 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/18$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:30 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops41h 51mDelta
Mon 12/228:00 amPTY - SJC
2 stops27h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/18$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:35 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/162:50 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:54 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/82:50 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1710:35 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/242:43 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop23h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/18$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:00 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/98:55 amPTY - SJC
2 stops15h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/18$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:00 amMFR - PTY
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/303:41 pmPTY - MFR
3 stops32h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/18$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:30 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 26mDelta
Sat 11/83:21 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/17$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/154:25 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/172:49 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/11:30 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/44:41 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/17$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/245:00 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops19h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/82:49 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$443

Cheap flight deals from California to Panama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated October 19, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$409
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$662

Good round-trip deal

$449 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Panama 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 October 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Panama that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Panama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 12/12

8:12 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/26

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

$409

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 11/7

8:10 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/16

1:15 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop6h 48m

$409

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/7

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/21

1:45 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop6h 56m

$409

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 11/10

9:50 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop13h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/15

8:05 am-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 12/8

10:30 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/24

8:00 am-8:56 pm

1 stop15h 56m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 11/15

10:30 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop12h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/17

3:37 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$424

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 12/7

10:30 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

3:46 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$424

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 12/6

5:30 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops41h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/22

8:00 am-8:24 am

2 stops27h 24m

$424

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 12/2

4:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/9

8:55 am-9:27 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$438

MedfordPanama City

MFR - PTY

MFRPTY

Medford

Mon 12/1

6:00 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/8

8:55 am-9:29 pm

2 stops15h 34m

$438

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Best time to book a flight from California to Panama

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Panama

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Panama?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama (average of $200). Flying from California to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 CA to PA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Panama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 19, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Panama is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Panama?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Panama. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Panama flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Panama

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Panama. 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 October 19, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PA0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Panama. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Panama flight route?

    This flight path from California to Panama was viewed by 147 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 California to Panama?

    A quick flight from California to Panama can take about 6h 08m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $409. California and Panama are separated by a distance of 2910 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Panama one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $175. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Panama for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Panama that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Panama?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Panama.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Panama?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Panama 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 California to Panama?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama (average of $200). Flying from California to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Panama

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Panama. 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 October 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$235Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$317Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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