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$128+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SAL
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(Avianca)

One-way from

$128
(Avianca)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:30 pmPTY - SAL
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Wed 4/211:50 amSAL - PTY
Nonstop1h 55mAvianca
Deal found 3/24$215
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 3/318:10 amPTY - SAL
Nonstop2h 11mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/311:42 pmSAL - PTY
Nonstop2h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/24$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/303:20 amPTY - SAL
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/166:40 amSAL - PTY
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/99:45 amPTY - SAL
1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/151:15 amSAL - PTY
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,059

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to San Salvador 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/1

10:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop12h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/16

10:25 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$242

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/7

11:33 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/11

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$252

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/30

3:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/16

6:40 am-2:40 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$406

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 8/9

9:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/15

1:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 22m

$1,059

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/21

3:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 50m

$128

Panama CitySan Salvador

PTY - SAL

PTYSAL

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/23

11:33 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$144

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to San Salvador in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Panama City-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Panama City-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-San Salvador 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 Panama City-San Salvador 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 Panama City to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to San Salvador

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Panama City to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 PTY to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Panama City to San Salvador is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 80% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Panama City to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Panama City to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Panama City to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City to San Salvador. 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from PTY to SAL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. 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 San Salvador. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,295 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to San Salvador?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Salvador from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Booking flights from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to El Salvador Intl (SAL) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to San Salvador from 2 different airlines. 1h 55m is how long a flight from Panama City to San Salvador El Salvador Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Panama City to San Salvador flight route?

    The Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight path was viewed by 22 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 flying from Panama City to San Salvador round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca ($215), Copa Airlines ($252), and United Airlines ($1,202) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to San Salvador. You may be able to fly from Panama City to San Salvador for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Panama City to San Salvador consider choosing KLM (98%), Air France (98%) or Turkish Airlines (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to San Salvador?

    On average you can expect to pay $472 for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is $108 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at $242.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Panama City to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 2 airlines flying from Panama City to San Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to San Salvador. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$173Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$188Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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