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$161+ Cheap flights from California to Panama City (PTY)

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PTY
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Round-trip from

$380
(Delta)

One-way from

$161
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$659

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$380 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/127:00 amSJC - PTY
2 stops27h 48mDelta
Wed 5/282:13 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/30$380
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:07 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 13mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/201:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$389
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.
Mon 4/76:27 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/103:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/86:35 pmMFR - PTY
2 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/13:20 pmPTY - MFR
2 stops22h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$392
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 10/147:38 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops16h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/203:15 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 9/175:01 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops17h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/211:50 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$408
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2411:25 pmONT - PTY
1 stop9h 00mAvianca
Sat 5/313:40 pmPTY - ONT
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$451
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/216:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2710:00 amPTY - ONT
1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$460
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/282:20 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop18h 05mAvianca
Wed 5/73:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$477
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/79:58 pmLAS - PTY
2 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/123:25 amPTY - LAS
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 6/256:00 amSJC - PTY
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/41:50 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops34h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$492
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 6/3011:50 pmLAX - PTY
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Thu 7/108:10 pmPTY - LAX
2 stops17h 50mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$504

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Panama City 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Panama City that are best for you.

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California

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Panama City

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Depart

Return

Price

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 5/12

7:00 am-12:48 pm

2 stops27h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/28

2:13 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$380

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 4/21

3:30 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 44m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/5

3:20 pm-10:02 am

2 stops20h 42m

$392

MedfordPanama City

MFR - PTY

MFRPTY

Medford

Tue 4/8

6:35 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops22h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/1

3:20 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$392

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 9/17

5:01 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/21

1:50 pm-8:28 am

2 stops20h 38m

$408

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 8/6

8:58 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/13

1:15 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$411

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 7/10

6:41 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop17h 33m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/19

7:55 am-8:11 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$425

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Sat 5/24

11:25 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/31

3:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$451

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Sat 6/21

6:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/27

10:00 am-9:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

$460

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

2:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop18h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/7

3:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$477

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - PTY

LASPTY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/7

9:58 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops16h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/12

3:25 am-11:21 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$481

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Best time to book a flight from California to Panama City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Panama City

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from California to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 CA to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Panama City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. 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 City. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from California to Panama City by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,301 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from California?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Panama City from California.

  • How popular is this California to Panama City flight route?

    Within the past month, 184 users have taken a look at flights from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $161 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $168 and Copa Airlines from $176 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Panama City?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl or Ontario - Panama City Tocumen Intl, Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl is the most popular route from California to Panama City.

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

    Before booking your flight to Panama City from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: EVA Air (91%), Asiana Airlines (91%), United Airlines( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Panama City?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,442 for a flight from California to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $182 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $471.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Panama City 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 California to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from California to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 California to Panama City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Panama City. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$330Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$373Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$410Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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