Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Panama from $237

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — PTY
Jun 11 — Jun 181

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

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Panama at least 20 days early can save you up to 95% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 20 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Panama for as little as $608 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,089 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

September can be a great time to fly to Panama from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $680. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $482. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PA?

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

Cheap San Francisco to Panama flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Panama specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Panama in June and July 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 7/91:47 amSFO - PTY
Nonstop7h 04mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/3112:45 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$477
Mon 7/111:59 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop14h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/163:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$512
Sat 7/131:47 amSFO - PTY
Nonstop7h 04mCopa Airlines
Fri 7/196:12 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$517
Sat 7/2712:17 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/51:20 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops22h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$520
Tue 6/2511:59 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop16h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2910:00 amPTY - SFO
1 stop22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$524
Mon 6/2412:30 amSFO - PTY
1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2810:00 amPTY - SFO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$529
Mon 6/2412:30 amSFO - PTY
1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/297:55 amPTY - SFO
1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$530
Sun 6/3012:45 amSFO - PTY
1 stop15h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/157:55 amPTY - SFO
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$534
Fri 7/511:33 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/121:20 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$546

San Francisco to Panama 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Panama in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Panama in June and July 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 7/91:47 amSFO - PTY
Nonstop7h 04mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/3112:45 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$477
Mon 10/1412:35 amSFO - PTY
1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/1710:00 amPTY - SFO
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$492
Fri 8/912:45 amSFO - PTY
1 stop15h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/177:55 amPTY - SFO
1 stop12h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$494
Sun 8/116:41 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/191:46 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops22h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$496
Sat 8/103:42 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/173:14 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$497
Sat 8/1012:43 amSFO - PTY
1 stop11h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/197:55 amPTY - SFO
1 stop14h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$502
Mon 9/96:12 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops16h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/161:20 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops22h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$505
Thu 8/223:42 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/11:46 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$506
Sat 8/1011:33 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop11h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/171:46 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$507

San Francisco to Panama flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Panama for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco to Panama departing last-minute. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Wed 6/1212:30 amSFO - PTY
1 stop13h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2110:00 amPTY - SFO
1 stop16h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$787
Tue 6/112:10 pmSFO - PTY
3 stops24h 35mAvianca
Wed 6/199:40 pmPTY - SFO
3 stops28h 05mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$789
Sun 6/167:35 amSFO - PTY
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/113:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$807
Thu 6/132:25 amSFO - PTY
3 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/183:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$808
Tue 6/112:25 amSFO - PTY
1 stop10h 20mAvianca
Tue 6/183:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 05mAvianca
Deal found 6/4$813
Wed 6/1211:55 pmSFO - PTY
3 stops18h 50mAvianca
Wed 6/193:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$814
Wed 6/1212:30 amSFO - PTY
1 stop13h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/223:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$832
Tue 6/1111:59 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop14h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/193:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$837
Wed 6/1211:55 pmSFO - PTY
3 stops18h 50mAvianca
Wed 6/195:40 pmPTY - SFO
3 stops21h 05mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$847

One-way flights to Panama from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Panama. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Francisco to Panama. Those needing a return flight from San Francisco to Panama can use the search form above.
Sat 8/32:25 amSFO - PTY
1 stop10h 20mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$237
Thu 8/82:41 pmSFO - PTY
3 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$241
Sat 7/272:41 pmSFO - PTY
3 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$260
Mon 12/211:05 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop12h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$282
Sun 8/42:41 pmSFO - PTY
3 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$286
Fri 7/52:41 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops46h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$292
Sat 7/2711:55 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$302
Mon 12/211:05 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops14h 15mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$316
Wed 6/192:42 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops46h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$323

Find flights from San Francisco to Panama within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Panama 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$477 - $603

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San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Tue 7/9

Nonstop7h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/29

Nonstop7h 28m

$477

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 10/12

1 stop16h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/18

1 stop10h 05m

$492

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Mon 8/19

2 stops19h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops21h 32m

$496

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 8/10

1 stop11h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop14h 23m

$502

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Mon 9/9

2 stops16h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/16

2 stops22h 31m

$505

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

1 stop12h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 11/12

2 stops22h 18m

$513

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 7/13

Nonstop7h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/19

Nonstop7h 28m

$517

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Tue 10/29

2 stops12h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/7

2 stops17h 35m

$532

San FranciscoPanama City Tocumen Intl

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 7/3

1 stop19h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/6

1 stop12h 11m

$603

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Deals found on 6/6

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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 Panama. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Panama, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Copa Airlines and Avianca. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.5
Good
3,599 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Panama?

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

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Panama for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Panama for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Copa Airlines for just $477, but on average you can expect to pay $516.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Panama for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Panama under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Panama is less than $721.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Panama for under $800?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Panama within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Panama?

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Panama consider choosing Copa Airlines (87%), EVA Air (80%) or United Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Panama is $158. On average you can expect to pay $1,281. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for $444.

  • What does SFO to PTY mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to PTY flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl Airport (PAC), Panama City Panamá Pacifico Airport (BLB), Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC), David Enrique Malek Airport (DAV), Pedasí Capt. J. Montenegro Airport (PDM).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Panama that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Panama flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Panama with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Panama flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Panama by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Panama that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Panama offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Panama?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Panama flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Panama flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Panama flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Panama (average of $478). Flying from San Francisco to Panama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $575). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Panama

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$258Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$484Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$501Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$519Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$565Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Panama

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