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 03m on average. Another popular route from California to Panama is flying from Los Angeles to Panama City, which will take roughly 6h 20m. 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 67% 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 August 2025, there are 116 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?

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

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

16 flights are operational daily from California to Panama as of August 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00AM, with 51% 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.

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As of August 2025, 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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9:08 pm - 5:25 amSAN-PTY

6h 17mnonstop

1:15 pm - 5:50 pmPTY-SAN

6h 35mnonstop

$389Copa Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24

7:21 pm - 6:37 pmSAN-PTY

21h 16m2 stops

10:00 am - 5:59 pmPTY-SAN

9h 59m1 stop

$400United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24

5:15 pm - 2:31 pmSAN-PTY

19h 16m2 stops

1:45 pm - 9:18 amPTY-SAN

21h 33m2 stops

$407American Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24

10:25 pm - 12:56 pmSJC-PTY

12h 31m1 stop

3:21 pm - 11:17 amPTY-SJC

22h 56m1 stop

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10:58 pm - 12:50 pmSJC-PTY

11h 52m1 stop

2:05 pm - 10:50 pmPTY-SJC

10h 45m1 stop

$433Delta

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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 21

1:35 am - 2:50 pmSFO-PTY

11h 15m1 stop

5:55 pm - 12:00 pmPTY-SFO

21h 05m2 stops

$474Avianca

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1:35 am - 2:50 pmSFO-PTY

11h 15m1 stop

2:55 am - 9:50 pmPTY-SFO

21h 55m2 stops

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11:59 pm - 2:03 pmLAS-PTY

12h 04m2 stops

3:15 pm - 11:59 pmPTY-LAS

10h 44m1 stop

$500American Airlines

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1:00 am - 4:30 pmLAX-PTY

13h 30m2 stops

5:25 pm - 11:24 pmPTY-LAX

31h 59m3 stops

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1:00 am - 4:30 pmLAX-PTY

13h 30m2 stops

3:20 am - 8:31 amPTY-LAX

31h 11m3 stops

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Delta flights from California to Panama

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Delta

Oct 21

SJC10:25 pmSan Jose

12h 31m

1 stop

PTY12:56 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Nov 3

PTY3:21 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

22h 56m

1 stop

SJC11:17 amSan Jose

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Aug 18

SJC10:58 pmSan Jose

11h 52m

1 stop

PTY12:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Aug 21

PTY2:05 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

SJC10:50 pmSan Jose

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Sep 1

SJC11:14 amSan Jose

23h 36m

2 stops

PTY12:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Sep 9

PTY2:05 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

24h 32m

2 stops

SJC12:37 pmSan Jose

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Nov 1

SFO1:35 amSan Francisco

11h 15m

1 stop

PTY2:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Nov 24

PTY5:55 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

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Nov 1

SFO1:35 amSan Francisco

11h 15m

1 stop

PTY2:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Nov 23

PTY2:55 amPanama City Tocumen Intl

21h 55m

2 stops

SFO9:50 pmSan Francisco

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Aug 14

SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

10h 15m

1 stop

PTY2:45 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Aug 19

PTY5:25 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

21h 10m

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SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco

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San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 9/17

9:08 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop6h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/24

1:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop6h 35m

$389

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:21 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops21h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/24

10:00 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$400

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 9/17

5:15 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops19h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/24

1:45 pm-9:18 am

2 stops21h 33m

$407

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 10/21

10:25 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop12h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/3

3:21 pm-11:17 am

1 stop22h 56m

$431

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 8/18

10:58 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/21

2:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$433

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

1:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/24

5:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$474

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

1:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/23

2:55 am-9:50 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$475

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - PTY

LASPTY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/17

11:59 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 10/25

3:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$500

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

1:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/2

5:25 pm-11:24 pm

3 stops31h 59m

$512

Los AngelesPanama City

LAX - PTY

LAXPTY

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

1:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/28

3:20 am-8:31 am

3 stops31h 11m

$528

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Panama from California, with most prices found around $517. If you don’t want to visit Panama in September, then you should wait until October to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $517.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Panama from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $617. 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 $657.

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

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Panama when you can find flight prices for as low as $339. Flying to Panama at noon 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 $631 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 $596 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 $540 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.

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Fastest flight time	6h 04m
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The best one-way flight to Panama from California in the past 72 hours is $169. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Panama found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $389.

The fastest flight from California to Panama takes 6h 04m

Direct flights go from California to Panama every day.

There is 1 airport near Panama: 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 August 2025, 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 29.92% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 767-300 at 18.07%, Airbus A320neo at 17.34%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 10.18%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,500 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $293	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $343	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 2,394 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $355	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Panama

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama?

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

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What is the cheapest California to Panama flight route?

Fly from San Diego 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Panama.

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Avianca 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?

16 flights are operational daily from California to Panama as of August 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00AM, with 51% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

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

As of August 2025, there are 116 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.

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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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