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

The Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 1 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 flying from Panama City to San Francisco round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Panama City to San Francisco round-trip from $410. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $481, and Copa Airlines, from $497. Avianca is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Panama City to San Francisco are Avianca ($233), United Airlines ($436), and Copa Airlines ($761).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Panama City to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

The cheapest flight price from Panama City to San Francisco is $308. On average you can expect to pay $1,401. The most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $481.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Panama City to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Panama City to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Avianca, Copa Airlines or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Panama City to San Francisco?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Francisco. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to San Francisco?

Find a great deal and save up to 30% by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Panama City to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $535.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San Francisco?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Panama City. Users have commonly found prices around $627 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $219. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.

What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to San Francisco?

If you book a flight from Panama City to San Francisco, you will be flying from Tocumen Intl to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) take 7h 35m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Tocumen Intl to San Francisco per day from 3 airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Panama City 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 City to San Francisco.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City 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.

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Thu 8/289:55 amPTY - SFO

2 stops16h 00mAvianca

Sun 8/312:20 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops17h 50mAvianca

Deal found 6/11

$410

Wed 10/153:35 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/308:45 amSFO - PTY

Nonstop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$481

Sat 7/195:50 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 50mCopa Airlines

Sat 8/21:28 amSFO - PTY

Nonstop7h 13mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$497

Fri 6/273:20 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/157:45 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops15h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$500

Wed 10/152:12 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops22h 18mDelta

Tue 11/410:30 pmSFO - PTY

1 stop12h 17mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$648

Thu 6/123:40 pmPTY - SFO

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/2611:54 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$685

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Thu 8/289:55 amPTY - SFO

2 stops16h 00mAvianca

Sun 8/312:20 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops17h 50mAvianca

Deal found 6/11

$410

Wed 10/153:35 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/298:45 amSFO - PTY

Nonstop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$481

Sat 7/195:50 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 50mCopa Airlines

Sat 8/21:28 amSFO - PTY

Nonstop7h 13mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$497

Fri 6/273:20 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/157:45 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops15h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$500

Wed 10/152:12 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops22h 18mDelta

Mon 11/33:15 pmSFO - PTY

1 stop19h 32mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$648

Wed 8/610:05 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/1012:50 pmSFO - PTY

3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$691

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Thu 6/123:40 pmPTY - SFO

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/2611:54 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$685

Wed 6/185:50 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 50mCopa Airlines

Tue 7/151:25 amSFO - PTY

Nonstop7h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$795

Fri 6/203:40 pmPTY - SFO

1 stop9h 05mAvianca

Sun 7/62:20 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops28h 50mAvianca

Deal found 6/11

$549

Fri 6/203:35 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/710:55 amSFO - PTY

Nonstop7h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$638

Fri 6/201:50 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops20h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/611:17 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$657

Fri 6/208:10 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/612:05 amSFO - PTY

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$661

Fri 6/273:20 pmPTY - SFO

2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/157:45 pmSFO - PTY

2 stops15h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$500

Sat 7/195:50 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 50mCopa Airlines

Sat 8/21:28 amSFO - PTY

Nonstop7h 13mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$497

Sun 7/203:35 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/512:30 amSFO - PTY

1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$481

Thu 7/243:40 pmPTY - SFO

1 stop9h 05mAvianca

Tue 7/292:30 amSFO - PTY

2 stops20h 15mAvianca

Deal found 6/10

$410

One-way flights from Panama City to San Francisco
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Thu 7/33:40 pmPTY - SFO

1 stop10h 15mAvianca

Deal found 6/10

$233

Mon 6/161:28 pmPTY - SFO

3 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$408

Wed 7/23:35 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$436

Sun 7/65:50 pmPTY - SFO

Nonstop7h 50mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$761

Thu 7/33:06 pmPTY - SFO

3 stops27h 14mAeromexico

Deal found 6/12

$1,070

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Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/28

9:55 am-11:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

2:20 pm-10:10 am

2 stops17h 50m

$410

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/15

3:35 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop7h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

8:45 am-5:49 pm

Nonstop7h 04m

$481

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/19

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

1:28 am-10:41 am

Nonstop7h 13m

$497

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/27

3:20 pm-8:36 am

2 stops19h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

7:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$500

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/15

2:12 pm-10:30 am

2 stops22h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

10:30 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$648

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/6

10:05 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

12:50 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops25h 25m

$691

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/3

3:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$233

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/4

8:10 pm-10:59 pm

3 stops28h 49m

$431

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/2

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop7h 40m

$436

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/6

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

$761

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The best insider tips for Panama City to San Francisco flights

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PTY

For US-bound flights, expect two security checks at PTY, with the second at the gate. Allow extra time for this process.

SFO

Use BART for affordable travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The trip takes about 40 minutes and starts from the Garage G/Bart station.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from Panama City to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Panama City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SFO?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Panama City to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Panama City to San Francisco

The most flights from PTY to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Panama City to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

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

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,451 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

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

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,706 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

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

What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to San Francisco?
If you book a flight from Panama City to San Francisco, you will be flying from Tocumen Intl to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) take 7h 35m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Tocumen Intl to San Francisco per day from 3 airlines.
How popular is this Panama City to San Francisco flight route?
The Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 1 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 flying from Panama City to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Panama City to San Francisco round-trip from $410. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $481, and Copa Airlines, from $497. Avianca is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama City to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Panama City to San Francisco are Avianca ($233), United Airlines ($436), and Copa Airlines ($761).
What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Panama City to San Francisco is $308. On average you can expect to pay $1,401. The most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $481.
Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Panama City 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 City to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City 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 City to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Panama City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 3 airlines flying from Panama City to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$411	Average$615	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$506	Average$666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$506	Average$633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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