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$185+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PTY
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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 enero 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(Ovago)

One-way from

$185
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$663

Good round-trip deal

$422 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
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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 enero 8, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/2810:20 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop12h 30mLATAM Airlines
mié. 3/43:15 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop21h 46mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/7$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/21:20 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 30mDelta
mié. 3/182:28 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/6$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 1/114:00 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/204:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$439
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/94:00 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 45mCopa Airlines
mar. 2/244:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/6$443
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 1/2710:30 pmONT - PTY
2 stops23h 10mAvianca
mar. 2/39:45 amPTY - ONT
2 stops14h 10mAvianca
Deal found 1/5$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 1/112:06 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop20h 49mDelta
jue. 1/223:20 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop24h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/7$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/105:40 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops20h 27mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/264:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/124:00 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops24h 38mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/264:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/246:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/2911:35 amPTY - ONT
1 stop13h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$455
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/174:00 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 45mCopa Airlines
mar. 1/204:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/6$457
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/106:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop8h 07mCopa Airlines
sáb. 1/244:41 pmPTY - ONT
1 stop21h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/7$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 1/138:40 amSJC - PTY
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/224:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$458

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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 enero 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Panama that are best for you.

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Panama

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

lun. 3/2

1:20 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mié. 3/18

2:28 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$426

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

mié. 4/1

3:45 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 4/21

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$439

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

lun. 2/2

10:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

jue. 2/12

3:15 pm-8:18 am

2 stops20h 03m

$439

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

lun. 1/26

8:40 am-5:07 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

jue. 1/29

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$439

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

lun. 2/2

4:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 2/17

4:41 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$439

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

mar. 2/3

4:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 2/17

4:41 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$439

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

mar. 2/3

2:06 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop20h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

jue. 2/12

3:15 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$446

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

mié. 2/4

4:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

vie. 2/13

4:41 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$454

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

dom. 1/25

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

dom. 2/1

4:41 pm-11:18 am

2 stops21h 37m

$455

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

mié. 1/28

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mié. 2/4

9:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$455

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 enero 8, 2026.

When flying from California to Panama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 enero 8, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to PA0 are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 131 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 8h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $532. California and Panama are separated by a distance of 3009 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 $140. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Avianca, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 enero 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$334Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$356Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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