How long is the flight from California to Panama?

Flight times from California to Panama vary, but if you’re flying out of San Diego and flying into Panama City (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 6h 02m on average. Another popular route from California to Panama is flying from Los Angeles to Panama City, which will take roughly 6h 14m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Panama?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Panama from California according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Panama. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Panama on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Panama on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 97 flights per week flying from California to Panama. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Panama?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Panama

How many flights depart from California to Panama on average per day?

13 flights are operational daily from California to Panama as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00AM, with 73% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Panama?

Prices for flights from California to Panama refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Panama?

As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Panama.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Panama?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Panama.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Panama can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Panama. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:45 am - 2:14 pm

SJC

PTY

27h 29m

2 stops

3:30 pm - 1:35 pm

PTY

SJC

24h 05m

2 stops

$459United Airlines

월, 4월 6 - 수, 4월 8

1:25 pm - 1:03 pm

SJC

PTY

21h 38m

1 stop

2:27 pm - 9:02 am

PTY

SJC

20h 35m

2 stops

$471Delta

화, 4월 7 - 화, 4월 14

3:45 pm - 2:14 pm

SJC

PTY

20h 29m

2 stops

3:30 pm - 5:23 pm

PTY

SJC

27h 53m

2 stops

$486Copa Airlines

일, 4월 26 - 목, 4월 30

6:05 am - 6:37 pm

ONT

PTY

10h 32m

1 stop

7:55 am - 9:58 pm

PTY

ONT

16h 03m

1 stop

$487Copa Airlines

일, 4월 19 - 일, 5월 10

11:10 pm - 4:55 pm

SFO

PTY

14h 45m

2 stops

9:45 am - 11:20 pm

PTY

SFO

16h 35m

2 stops

$495Avianca

수, 2월 18 - 토, 2월 28

2:30 am - 1:55 am

SFO

PTY

21h 25m

1 stop

5:30 am - 12:50 pm

PTY

SFO

9h 20m

1 stop

$502Avianca

화, 3월 31 - 금, 4월 10

11:04 pm - 5:16 pm

LAX

PTY

16h 12m

2 stops

6:46 am - 9:27 pm

PTY

LAX

16h 41m

2 stops

$512Multiple Airlines

월, 3월 9 - 목, 3월 12

11:20 pm - 10:30 am

LAX

PTY

8h 10m

1 stop

9:45 am - 10:06 pm

PTY

LAX

39h 21m

2 stops

$513Multiple Airlines

토, 2월 21 - 금, 3월 6

3:21 pm - 12:46 pm

SAN

PTY

19h 25m

2 stops

1:49 pm - 8:38 am

PTY

SAN

20h 49m

2 stops

$565American Airlines

금, 5월 1 - 토, 5월 9

10:05 pm - 12:46 pm

SAN

PTY

12h 41m

1 stop

1:49 pm - 8:38 am

PTY

SAN

20h 49m

2 stops

$570American Airlines

금, 5월 1 - 일, 5월 3

American Airlines flights from California to Panama

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American Airlines

Mar 11

SJC2:08 pmSan Jose

20h 32m

2 stops

PTY12:40 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Mar 18

PTY1:40 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

25h 38m

2 stops

SJC1:18 pmSan Jose

$559

American Airlines

May 5

LAX7:34 pmLos Angeles

15h 12m

2 stops

PTY12:46 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

May 10

PTY1:49 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

20h 40m

2 stops

LAX8:29 amLos Angeles

$561

American Airlines

May 1

SAN3:21 pmSan Diego

19h 25m

2 stops

PTY12:46 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

May 9

PTY1:49 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

20h 49m

2 stops

SAN8:38 amSan Diego

$565

Avianca flights from California to Panama

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Avianca

Feb 3

SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco

16h 45m

1 stop

PTY6:55 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Feb 17

PTY3:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco

$495

Avianca

Mar 31

SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

21h 25m

1 stop

PTY1:55 amPanama City Tocumen Intl

Apr 10

PTY5:30 amPanama City Tocumen Intl

9h 20m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$502

Avianca

Mar 5

SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco

18h 10m

1 stop

PTY10:30 amPanama City Tocumen Intl

Mar 8

PTY7:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco

$505

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

월 4/6

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

수 4/8

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$459

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

화 4/7

1:25 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop21h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

화 4/14

2:27 pm-9:02 am

2 stops20h 35m

$471

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

일 4/26

3:45 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

목 4/30

3:30 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$486

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

일 4/19

6:05 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

일 5/10

7:55 am-9:58 pm

1 stop16h 03m

$487

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

수 2/18

11:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

토 2/28

9:45 am-11:20 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$495

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

화 3/31

2:30 am-1:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

금 4/10

5:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$502

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

월 3/9

11:04 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops16h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

목 3/12

6:46 am-9:27 pm

2 stops16h 41m

$512

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

토 2/21

11:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

금 3/6

9:45 am-10:06 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$513

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

금 5/1

3:21 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

토 5/9

1:49 pm-8:38 am

2 stops20h 49m

$565

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

금 5/1

10:05 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

일 5/3

1:49 pm-8:38 am

2 stops20h 49m

$570

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Panama from California, with most prices found around $519. If you don’t want to visit Panama in August, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $519.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Panama?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Panama from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $614. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Panama for around $661.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Panama?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Panama when you can find flight prices for as low as $616. Flying to Panama in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Panama, so prices are often more expensive at around $638 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Panama flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Panama?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Panama from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Panama for around $627 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Panama from California for as low as $584 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Panama flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Panama flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Panama flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Panama flight.

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Best Price Found	$235
Fastest flight time	6h 02m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Panama	21 airports

The best one-way flight to Panama from California in the past 72 hours is $235. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Panama found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $466.

The fastest flight from California to Panama takes 6h 02m

Direct flights go from California to Panama every day.

There are 21 airports in Panama. From California there are direct flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Panama?
Prices for flights from California to Panama refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Panama?
As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Panama.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Panama?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Panama.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Panama can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Panama. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Panama?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Panama is Boeing 737 MAX 9, representing 36.49% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 767-300 at 18.14%, Airbus A320neo at 13.57%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 10.72%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,218 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $222	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,139 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $234	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,558 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $243	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,498 reviews	Search Avianca flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,236 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Panama from California, with most prices found around $519. If you don’t want to visit Panama in August, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $519.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Panama?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Panama?

What is the cheapest California to Panama flight route?

Fly from Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl for the best California - Panama flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Panama?

What cabin class options are available on California to Panama flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Panama flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Panama flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Panama flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Panama?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Panama

What airlines fly to Panama?

How many flights depart from California to Panama on average per day?

13 flights are operational daily from California to Panama as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00AM, with 73% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

How many flights depart from California to Panama on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 97 flights per week flying from California to Panama. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from California to Panama?

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Panama?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Panama right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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