Panama City

$286+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY)

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SAN — PTY
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 44 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 November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$586
(United)

One-way from

$286
(Delta)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Panama City Tocumen Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Panama City Tocumen Intl flights.
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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From San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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 November 20, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/38:00 amSAN - PTY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1011:35 amPTY - SAN
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$666
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/69:55 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/92:56 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$701
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/107:15 pmSAN - PTY
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/123:40 pmPTY - SAN
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$707
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/215:00 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop14h 46mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/37:21 amPTY - SAN
1 stop15h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,020
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/206:15 amSAN - PTY
3 stops25h 10mAvianca
Wed 12/253:40 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops31h 23mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$2,276

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SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 5/6

7:55 am-7:57 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$586

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sun 1/12

8:51 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops17h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/27

4:40 pm-2:49 pm

3 stops25h 09m

$618

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 1/31

6:15 am-8:01 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/4

3:27 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 58m

$630

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Sat 2/1

10:30 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/8

2:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$636

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Mon 2/3

4:24 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops21h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/10

3:19 am-10:45 am

3 stops34h 26m

$693

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

$906

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 3/18

9:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$286

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 1/3

8:05 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops18h 02m

$302

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Fri 1/3

6:25 am-12:20 am

3 stops38h 55m

$318

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 11/26

10:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$330

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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 November.
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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Panama City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Panama City is 44 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City (average of $468). Flying from San Diego to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $564). 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 November 20, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from San Diego to Panama City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,756 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,171 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,237 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
2,799 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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, United Airlines ($586), Lufthansa ($618), and Delta ($630) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Panama City. United Airlines is currently priced 15% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $286. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Panama City (average of $468). Flying from San Diego to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $564). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$561Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$581Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$584Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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