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$159+ Cheap flights from California to Panama

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LAX — PTY
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Panama

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Panama (PA0). 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.

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Cheapest flights from California to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Panama. 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.
Sun 12/83:54 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2411:35 amPTY - SJC
2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$377
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/911:18 pmLAS - PTY
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1112:48 pmPTY - LAS
1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$501
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.
Mon 12/910:25 pmLAX - PTY
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/121:30 pmPTY - LAX
2 stops11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$558
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/201:35 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 12mDelta
Thu 11/283:12 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/19$587
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Wed 12/2512:44 amLAX - PTY
Nonstop6h 37mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/297:21 amPTY - LAX
Nonstop6h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/19$621
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 12/35:20 amSMF - PTY
1 stop11h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/38:55 amPTY - SMF
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$622
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/71:35 amSFO - PTY
1 stop10h 10mAvianca
Fri 12/139:55 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops27h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/18$624
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/2212:49 amLAS - PTY
Nonstop6h 27mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/16:28 pmPTY - LAS
Nonstop7h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/20$627
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/32:15 pmLAS - PTY
2 stops19h 20mAvianca
Mon 12/99:55 pmPTY - LAS
2 stops18h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$634
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.
Sat 12/2811:59 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/164:40 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop10h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$652
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 12/36:10 amONT - PTY
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1011:35 amPTY - ONT
1 stop13h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$652
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

Find flights from California to Panama within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Panama 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sun 12/8

3:54 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/24

11:35 am-11:39 am

2 stops27h 04m

$377

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Tue 2/4

10:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/13

3:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$419

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - PTY

LASPTY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/21

2:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/29

11:20 am-12:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$461

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

12:40 am-4:30 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/22

3:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$496

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - PTY

LASPTY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

2:29 pm-8:04 am

1 stop14h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/29

8:01 am-4:31 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$500

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

1:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/4

3:34 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$525

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

Mon 12/9

10:25 pm-9:40 am

3 stops32h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/12

1:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$558

San DiegoPanama City

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

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Thu 1/9

6:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 1/14

8:55 am-9:57 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$586

Santa AnaPanama City

SNA - PTY

SNAPTY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/2

6:40 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops19h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/5

8:55 am-12:13 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$591

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Best time to book a flight from California to Panama

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Travel insights for flights from California to Panama

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama (average of $468). Flying from California to Panama 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 CA to PA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Panama. 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.

When flying from California to Panama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to Panama

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Panama. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to PA0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Panama by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama 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 when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from California to Panama by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 California to Panama. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Panama flight route?

    This flight path from California to Panama was viewed by 305 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Panama for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Panama 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Panama (average of $468). Flying from California to Panama 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 5 airlines flying from California to Panama

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Panama. 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
AviancaCheapest$248Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$327Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$467Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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