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$274+ Cheap flights from Panama to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SFO
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Panama to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$479
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$274
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$598

Good round-trip deal

$574 or less

Good one-way deal

$390 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Panama City Tocumen Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Panama to San Francisco
One-way flight from Panama to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/33:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Tue 7/292:30 amSFO - PTY
1 stop11h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/122:14 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop12h 32mDelta
Thu 9/253:15 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop19h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/30$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 8/133:40 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/3112:45 amSFO - PTY
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/83:15 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/2611:59 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop16h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$534
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/85:50 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 50mCopa Airlines
Wed 6/251:37 amSFO - PTY
Nonstop7h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/210:28 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/412:05 amSFO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$619

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

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Panama

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/3

3:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

2:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$479

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/12

2:14 pm-12:46 am

1 stop12h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

3:15 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$512

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/13

3:40 pm-11:13 am

1 stop21h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:13 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 07m

$521

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/8

3:15 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop7h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

11:59 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$534

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/8

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

1:37 am-10:41 am

Nonstop7h 04m

$562

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/3

3:20 am-9:40 pm

2 stops20h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

10:55 am-8:10 pm

Nonstop7h 15m

$730

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/17

3:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$274

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/17

10:05 pm-3:17 pm

3 stops43h 12m

$309

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/2

3:15 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop7h 43m

$517

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/17

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

$852

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Deals found on 4/30

Best time to book a flight from Panama to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Panama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 PA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Panama to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama to San Francisco. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from PA0 to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from Panama to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Panama?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Panama, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • How popular is this Panama to San Francisco flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $274 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $517 and Copa Airlines from $852 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Panama to San Francisco is $372. On average you can expect to pay $973. The most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $486.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Panama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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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Alternative routes for Panama to San Francisco

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Top 3 airlines flying from Panama to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Panama to San Francisco. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$341Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$514Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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