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$96+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL)

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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SAL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(Avianca)

One-way from

$96
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$226

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2810:05 pmPTY - SAL
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Sat 7/57:30 amSAL - PTY
1 stop4h 05mAvianca
Deal found 6/12$170
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.
Tue 6/1711:33 amPTY - SAL
Nonstop2h 09mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/225:00 amSAL - PTY
Nonstop2h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$216
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.
Tue 6/243:20 amPTY - SAL
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/2512:43 pmSAL - PTY
2 stops26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$343

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to San Salvador 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 Panama City to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Panama City

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/28

10:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 7/5

7:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$170

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/17

11:33 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/22

5:00 am-8:11 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$216

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/24

3:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/25

12:43 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$343

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/10

9:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/16

1:15 am-2:14 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$951

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/17

3:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

$96

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/11

7:10 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$128

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/23

1:28 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 37m

$226

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/23

9:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$892

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Deals found on 6/11

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Panama City to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to San Salvador. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Panama City to San Salvador is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 78% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Panama City to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Panama City to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City to San Salvador. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from PTY to SAL are scheduled on a Thursday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. 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 Salvador. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to San Salvador to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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 Panama City to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Salvador from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Booking flights from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to El Salvador Intl (SAL) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to San Salvador from 2 different airlines. 1h 54m is how long a flight from Panama City to San Salvador El Salvador Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Panama City to San Salvador flight route?

    The Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight path was viewed by 22 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 Salvador round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca ($170), Copa Airlines ($216), and United Airlines ($951) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to San Salvador. You may be able to fly from Panama City to San Salvador for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $128 and $892, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City to San Salvador?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Panama City to San Salvador consider choosing Turkish Airlines (100%), Air France (98%) or Iberia (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $290 for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is $121 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at $186.

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

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

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

    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 Salvador.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Panama City to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 2 airlines flying from Panama City to San Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to San Salvador. 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
AviancaCheapest$173Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$188Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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