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$141+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PTY
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$141
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$519

Good round-trip deal

$458 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 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 July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/93:35 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$339
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/159:03 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 22mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/291:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/3$341
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/149:50 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Sat 9/272:10 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop29h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/1$365
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/92:50 pmLAX - PTY
2 stops19h 45mAvianca
Mon 10/133:40 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/1$415
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/41:28 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Wed 8/202:05 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/1$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/186:24 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/213:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$438
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1610:00 pmLAS - PTY
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/235:25 pmPTY - LAS
2 stops18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 7/176:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/227:55 amPTY - ONT
1 stop15h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$453
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:09 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops15h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/203:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops27h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$456
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/611:15 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop12h 30mAvianca
Tue 11/118:05 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop18h 55mAvianca
Deal found 7/2$467
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:30 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops15h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/31:55 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops21h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/266:53 pmONT - PTY
2 stops17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/21:55 pmPTY - ONT
2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$476

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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 July 3, 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

Tue 8/26

6:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/9

3:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 40m

$339

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 8/15

9:03 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop6h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/29

1:15 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$341

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 9/14

9:50 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/27

2:10 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop29h 57m

$365

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 8/4

11:00 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/20

2:05 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop31h 42m

$426

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 8/18

6:24 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/21

3:30 pm-9:51 am

2 stops20h 21m

$438

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - PTY

LASPTY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/16

10:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/23

5:25 pm-9:27 am

2 stops18h 02m

$448

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Thu 7/17

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 7/22

7:55 am-9:37 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$453

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 8/4

7:09 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/20

3:30 pm-4:41 pm

2 stops27h 11m

$456

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 11/11

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$467

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 8/1

7:30 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops15h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/3

1:55 pm-8:56 am

2 stops21h 01m

$473

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama (average of $478). Flying from California to Panama 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 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 July 3, 2025.

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 July 3, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from California to Panama to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,363 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Panama flight route?

    This flight path from California to Panama was viewed by 162 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama (average of $478). Flying from California to Panama 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$315Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$333Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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