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$145+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PTY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Panama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$355
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$562

Good round-trip deal

$387 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/26:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/307:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$355
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/179:03 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/241:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/103:30 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$507
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:15 amSAN - PTY
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/201:30 pmPTY - SAN
3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/237:21 pmSAN - DAV
3 stops44h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/309:41 amDAV - SAN
2 stops16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$750
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Tue 9/210:54 amSAN - PTY
2 stops21h 31mAvianca
Thu 10/308:05 pmPTY - SAN
3 stops29h 39mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$824

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Panama that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Panama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 9/2

6:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/30

7:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$355

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 8/17

9:03 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop6h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/24

1:15 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$400

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 8/1

7:30 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

3:30 pm-9:47 am

2 stops20h 17m

$507

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 7/17

6:15 am-2:40 pm

3 stops30h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/20

1:30 pm-9:55 am

3 stops46h 25m

$682

San DiegoDavid

SAN - DAV

SANDAV

San Diego

Sat 8/23

7:21 pm-5:28 pm

3 stops44h 07m

David Enrique Malek

Sat 8/30

9:41 am-12:15 am

2 stops16h 34m

$750

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 9/2

10:54 am-10:25 am

2 stops21h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/30

8:05 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops29h 39m

$824

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 10/24

8:39 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$145

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 7/15

7:57 pm-12:45 am

3 stops26h 48m

$211

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 7/7

9:03 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop6h 22m

$239

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 11/27

11:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$279

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Panama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Panama

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama (average of $478). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to PA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from San Diego 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.

Rainfall in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,345 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Panama?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Panama from San Diego.

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

    $145 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $239 and $279, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Panama?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Panama? While on average our users pay $1,458, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $140. The most popular route (San Diego - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $355.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Panama?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Panama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama (average of $478). Flying from San Diego 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Panama

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$518Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$596Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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