Panama City

$165+ Cheap flights from California to Panama City (PTY)

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LAX — PTY
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from California to Panama City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Panama City flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$637

Good round-trip deal

$444 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
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From California to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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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 April 24, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/68:58 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 22mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/131:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/24$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:21 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops16h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/183:15 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop10h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:45 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/193:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:00 amMFR - PTY
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/317:55 amPTY - MFR
2 stops16h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$418
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:25 pmONT - PTY
1 stop9h 00mAvianca
Thu 9/113:40 pmPTY - ONT
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Deal found 4/23$441
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/156:00 amONT - PTY
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/223:15 pmPTY - ONT
1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:35 pmLAX - PTY
2 stops18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/161:20 pmPTY - LAX
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$471
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/282:50 pmLAX - PTY
2 stops17h 35mAvianca
Fri 5/25:25 pmPTY - LAX
3 stops22h 05mAvianca
Deal found 4/23$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/287:32 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops15h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/11:50 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops21h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/210:25 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop12h 23mDelta
Sun 6/88:10 amPTY - SJC
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/24$478
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/81:49 amLAS - PTY
Nonstop6h 27mCopa Airlines
Tue 10/146:26 pmPTY - LAS
Nonstop6h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$481
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2810:14 pmLAX - PTY
Nonstop6h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/38:10 pmPTY - LAX
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$488

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Panama City that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Panama City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$389

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 10/11

8:05 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/19

3:15 pm-12:13 am

1 stop10h 58m

$403

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 5/5

6:45 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops21h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/19

3:20 pm-10:02 am

2 stops20h 42m

$418

MedfordPanama City

MFR - PTY

MFRPTY

Medford

Mon 6/30

6:35 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops22h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/31

3:20 pm-11:52 am

2 stops22h 32m

$418

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Thu 9/4

11:25 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/11

3:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$441

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/22

3:15 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$461

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

3:35 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops18h 44m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/16

1:20 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$471

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

2:50 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/2

5:25 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops22h 05m

$472

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 7/28

7:32 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/1

1:50 pm-8:56 am

2 stops21h 06m

$473

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 6/2

10:25 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/8

8:10 am-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$478

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Best time to book a flight from California to Panama City

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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 April 24, 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Panama City. 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 April 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

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  • 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?

  • 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 $165 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $204 and Avianca from $218 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (93%), Asiana Airlines (93%), United Airlines( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,287 for a flight from California to Panama City. The cheapest flight overall is $196 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $202.

  • 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$330Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$339Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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