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$245+ Cheap flights from Panama to California

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PTY — LAX
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama to California

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$569

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$565 or less
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Cheapest flights from Panama to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 6/131:50 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/303:20 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$360
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:25 pmPTY - LAX
2 stops22h 05mAvianca
Tue 5/202:50 pmLAX - PTY
2 stops17h 35mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/103:20 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop28h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/157:27 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop22h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/51:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1212:48 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/83:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops28h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/113:30 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$443
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/228:10 pmPTY - LAX
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/282:50 pmLAX - PTY
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$448
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/52:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops34h 29mDelta
Mon 5/1210:25 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop12h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/1$460
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Tue 6/33:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Mon 7/2812:05 amSFO - PTY
1 stop12h 40mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$474
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:05 pmPTY - LAS
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/109:58 pmLAS - PTY
2 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$475
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:14 pmPTY - LAX
Nonstop7h 16mCopa Airlines
Thu 5/12:10 amLAX - PTY
Nonstop6h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$499
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/1$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 6/12:13 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop11h 16mDelta
Sun 6/812:55 amLAX - PTY
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/31$537

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama to California 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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama to California that are best for you.

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Panama

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/13

1:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/30

3:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$360

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/5

5:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

2:50 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 35m

$413

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

3:20 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop28h 19m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

7:27 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop22h 43m

$423

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/5

1:20 pm-11:58 am

2 stops24h 38m

San Jose

Mon 5/12

12:48 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$442

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/22

8:10 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

2:50 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 35m

$448

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/5

2:20 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 29m

San Jose

Mon 5/12

10:25 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$460

Panama CitySan Francisco

PTY - SFO

PTYSFO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/3

3:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

12:05 am-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$474

Panama CityLas Vegas

PTY - LAS

PTYLAS

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/3

10:05 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops24h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/10

9:58 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$475

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/2

10:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop27h 50m

San Jose

Tue 7/29

2:31 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$477

Panama CityLos Angeles

PTY - LAX

PTYLAX

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/30

6:14 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop7h 16m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

2:10 am-10:35 am

Nonstop6h 25m

$499

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Best time to book a flight from Panama to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $246). Flying from Panama to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 CA?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Panama to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama to California. 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 April 1, 2025.

The most flights from PA0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from Panama to California. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,301 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

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  • How popular is this Panama to California flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $245 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $254 and American Airlines from $355 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to California (average of $246). Flying from Panama to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 4 airlines flying from Panama to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Panama to California. 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$264Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$331Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$424Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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