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$151+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SAL
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 September or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San Salvador

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 July 27, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:10 am
PTY
-
SAL
2 stops25h 45m
Avianca
Fri 8/710:55 pm
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$288
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 8/163:10 pm
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Fri 8/2110:55 pm
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/27$290
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/110:10 am
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop6h 30m
Avianca
Wed 9/27:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$291
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/213:50 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Mon 10/197:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$297
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/611:25 am
PTY
-
SAL
1 stop10h 40m
Avianca
Tue 8/117:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/24$298
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 7/243:50 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Mon 7/277:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$300
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/17:25 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 06m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/168:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 11m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/23$310
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/293:50 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Thu 7/307:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
1 stop6h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 7/24$316
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/147:50 pm
PTY
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 05m
Avianca
Sat 11/287:30 am
SAL
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$323

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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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$151
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$291 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/21

10:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/19

10:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$290
Quickest round-trip

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/3

7:25 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/13

1:59 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$310

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/4

11:33 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/14

8:30 am-11:41 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$310

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/5

10:28 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/14

1:59 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$310

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/26

11:33 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/29

1:59 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$310

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/31

10:28 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/17

7:30 am-10:41 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$310

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/3

7:25 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/25

8:30 am-11:41 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$310

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 8/22

7:25 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/25

8:30 am-11:41 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$310
Cheapest one-way

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/3

3:10 pm-6:30 am

1 stop16h 20m

$152
Quickest one-way

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/15

3:50 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$152

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Deals found on 7/25

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Panama City-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Salvador 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 Salvador

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 46 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 $264). Flying from Panama City to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 July 27, 2026.

When flying from Panama City to San Salvador, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City to San Salvador?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Panama City to San Salvador flights typically cost between $264 and $304 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $288 on Avianca (Aug 6-Aug 7).

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 July 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to San Salvador have to say. 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

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 11 daily flights to San Salvador from 2 different airlines. 2h 00m 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 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Panama City to San Salvador?

    Departing from Panama City to San Salvador will take you 2h 06m. The distance between Panama City and San Salvador is about 721 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($149), and Avianca ($221) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to San Salvador. You may be able to fly from Panama City to San Salvador for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Avianca (97%), Avianca (97%) or Copa Airlines (93%) 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 $336 for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is $151 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at $290.

  • 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 $264). Flying from Panama City to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$149Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$221Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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