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$230+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Panama

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PTY
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Panama

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/91:20 pmSFO - PTY
2 stops24h 10mAvianca
Mon 12/161:30 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops11h 25mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$615
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/3112:17 amSFO - PTY
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/134:40 pmPTY - SFO
2 stops21h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$657
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/3112:30 amSFO - PTY
1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/178:55 amPTY - SFO
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$662
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 12/3112:44 amSFO - PTY
Nonstop7h 02mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/136:27 pmPTY - SFO
Nonstop7h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/21$682
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/812:38 amSFO - PTY
1 stop10h 17mDelta
Mon 12/163:20 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop12h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/20$812
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/264:32 pmSFO - PTY
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/296:28 pmPTY - SFO
1 stop16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$878
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/238:04 amSFO - DAV
2 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/278:30 amDAV - SFO
1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,494
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/2212:33 amSFO - DAV
1 stop13h 43mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/279:41 amDAV - SFO
1 stop16h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/237:52 pmSFO - DAV
2 stops18h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/279:41 amDAV - SFO
2 stops16h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$3,294

Find flights from San Francisco to Panama within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

1:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/1

3:34 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$525

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

9:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/22

8:05 am-12:24 am

1 stop18h 19m

$652

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

12:23 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/15

2:30 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$653

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

5:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop11h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/13

8:55 am-11:10 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$662

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

1:51 am-10:46 am

Nonstop6h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 3/23

5:43 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop7h 57m

$667

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Thu 12/26

4:32 pm-10:16 am

1 stop14h 44m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/29

6:28 pm-7:47 am

1 stop16h 19m

$878

San FranciscoDavid

SFO - DAV

SFODAV

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

11:59 pm-8:56 am

2 stops29h 57m

David Enrique Malek

Sat 2/8

9:41 am-9:40 am

2 stops26h 59m

$1,066

San FranciscoDavid

SFO - DAV

SFODAV

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

12:44 am-5:22 pm

1 stop13h 38m

David Enrique Malek

Mon 3/31

9:41 am-11:40 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$1,096

San FranciscoDavid

SFO - DAV

SFODAV

San Francisco

Thu 1/2

11:15 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops15h 07m

David Enrique Malek

Mon 3/31

9:41 am-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 54m

$1,381

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

1:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$230

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Panama

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Panama

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 21, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Panama

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 21, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to PA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Panama, see what other customers have to say about Avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,779 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Avianca
7.0
Good
2,794 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 Francisco to Panama. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Panama?

    If you book a flight to Panama from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Panama flight route?

    Within the past month, 182 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Panama.

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

    $230 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $726 and $769, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Panama?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Panama is San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - David Enrique Malek or San Francisco - Bocas Del Toro.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Panama?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Panama consider choosing EVA Air (92%), United Airlines (92%) or Copa Airlines (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Panama?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Panama is $171. On average you can expect to pay $1,179. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for $637.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Panama?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$261Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$458Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$477Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$573Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$611Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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