Panama City

$219+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PTY
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY). 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$587
(Delta)

One-way from

$219
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$806
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
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From San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/1810:45 amSAN - PTY
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/314:40 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$729
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2410:30 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/22:10 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/253:40 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop15h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/16:28 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/286:15 amSAN - PTY
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Thu 1/23:20 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,784

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San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 2/9

6:15 am-2:02 pm

1 stop28h 47m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/25

3:27 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop30h 24m

$587

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 2/9

9:55 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/25

2:30 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$600

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 3/17

6:15 am-6:38 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/22

11:35 am-9:42 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$616

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/8

7:16 pm-7:15 pm

3 stops20h 59m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/29

6:30 pm-10:18 pm

3 stops30h 48m

$640

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 3/17

8:49 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/22

8:05 pm-9:13 am

3 stops39h 08m

$963

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 2/20

9:52 am-4:30 pm

3 stops27h 38m

$219

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/22

10:30 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$286

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 1/18

6:15 am-7:38 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$306

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 12/29

6:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$519

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 12/25

6:15 am-2:45 pm

3 stops29h 30m

$946

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Deals found on 12/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Panama City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Panama City

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Panama City. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Panama City is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 December 18, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from San Diego to Panama City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from San Diego to Panama City to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.0
Good
8,382 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.0
Good
2,668 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Diego 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Panama City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($587), American Airlines ($600), and United Airlines ($616) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Panama City. Delta is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $286. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Panama City for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Diego 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$561Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$584Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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