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$406+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SAN
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN). 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$406
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$713

Good round-trip deal

$224 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/101:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/158:58 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 8/103:30 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop21h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/154:00 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops20h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/103:40 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/1510:17 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$425
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/53:20 amPTY - SAN
3 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/165:50 pmSAN - PTY
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$687

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San Diego that are best for you.

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Panama City

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

1:15 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

8:58 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 22m

$406

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

3:30 pm-10:52 am

1 stop21h 22m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

4:00 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$412

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

3:40 pm-10:39 am

2 stops20h 59m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

10:17 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$425

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 6/5

3:20 am-12:08 pm

3 stops34h 48m

San Diego

Mon 6/16

5:50 pm-12:10 am

3 stops28h 20m

$687

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/25

3:30 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$429

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/25

1:15 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop6h 39m

$529

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/24

3:20 am-6:57 pm

2 stops17h 37m

$4,812

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Deals found on 4/29

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Panama City-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Panama City-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to San Diego

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Panama City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 PTY to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Panama City to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Copa Airlines, at $406, was found to be the cheapest airline from Panama City to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $235 for a flight from Panama City to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $224 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $402.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Panama City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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