Cheap flights from California to Panama City from $175

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Copa Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 5:20 am
SAN
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PTY
6h 04mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 5:41 pm
PTY
-
SAN
6h 56mnonstop
$409Copa Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Avianca Logo
10:30 pm - 10:30 am
ONT
-
PTY
9h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:55 am - 9:55 pm
PTY
-
ONT
21h 00m2 stops
$420Avianca
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 2:45 pm
SAN
-
PTY
19h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 10:27 am
PTY
-
SAN
20h 46m2 stops
$428United Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:38 pm
SAN
-
PTY
8h 38m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 4:36 pm
PTY
-
SAN
26h 55m1 stop
$433United Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 1:27 pm
SJC
-
PTY
21h 37m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 1:42 pm
PTY
-
SJC
23h 52m2 stops
$438American Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 12:40 pm
SJC
-
PTY
20h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 3:50 pm
PTY
-
SJC
26h 37m2 stops
$472American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 1:55 pm
SJC
-
PTY
12h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:20 pm - 1:05 pm
PTY
-
SJC
24h 45m2 stops
$577Delta
Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 10:30 am
LAS
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PTY
13h 14m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 10:31 pm
PTY
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LAS
11h 46m1 stop
$624Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 5:16 pm
SFO
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PTY
12h 41m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 11:20 pm
PTY
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SFO
10h 30m1 stop
$642Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 3
Delta Logo
3:02 pm - 1:55 pm
SMF
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PTY
19h 53m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:20 pm - 8:51 am
PTY
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SMF
20h 31m2 stops
$678Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3

United Airlines flights from California to Panama City

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Panama City flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 6
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
19h 35m
2 stops
PTY2:45 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
Jan 14
PTY4:41 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
20h 46m
2 stops
SAN10:27 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Jan 7
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
8h 38m
1 stop
PTY7:38 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
Jan 21
PTY4:41 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
SAN4:36 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jan 10
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
17h 30m
2 stops
PTY5:07 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
Jan 17
PTY4:41 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
21h 24m
1 stop
SAN11:05 amSan Diego

Delta flights from California to Panama City

Our best Delta deals on California to Panama City flight tickets
Delta
Dec 13
SJC7:45 pmSan Jose
39h 36m
2 stops
PTY2:21 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
Dec 26
PTY8:00 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
16h 34m
1 stop
SJC9:34 pmSan Jose
Delta
Dec 13
SJC6:35 amSan Jose
10h 24m
1 stop
PTY7:59 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
Dec 26
PTY8:00 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
16h 34m
1 stop
SJC9:34 pmSan Jose
Delta
Dec 13
SJC5:30 pmSan Jose
41h 51m
2 stops
PTY2:21 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
Dec 26
PTY8:00 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
16h 34m
1 stop
SJC9:34 pmSan Jose

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Panama City 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/14

8:16 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/21

1:45 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop6h 56m

$409

OntarioPanama City

ONT - PTY

ONTPTY

Ontario

Tue 3/3

10:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/9

2:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$420

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Tue 1/6

4:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/14

4:41 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 46m

$428

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/21

4:41 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$433

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Thu 1/22

12:50 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/29

4:50 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops23h 52m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 3/9

2:08 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/16

3:13 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$472

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 1/24

10:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/10

3:20 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$577

Las VegasPanama City

LAS - PTY

LASPTY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

6:16 pm-10:30 am

2 stops13h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 1/13

1:45 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$624

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

1:35 am-5:16 pm

2 stops12h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/3

3:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$642

SacramentoPanama City

SMF - PTY

SMFPTY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

3:02 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops19h 53m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/3

3:20 pm-8:51 am

2 stops20h 31m

$678

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama City?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from California to Panama City. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $519. If you’re not able to fly to Panama City in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Panama City during September average around $519.

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

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Panama City. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $605. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $650. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Panama City.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Panama City is at noon. Flights from California to Panama City during this time can be as low as $339. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $625. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest California to Panama City Tocumen Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Panama City from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Panama City for around $624 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Panama City from California for as low as $563 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Panama City Tocumen Intl 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 City flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Panama City flight.

Cheap California to Panama City flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$226

Fastest flight time

6h 02m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Panama City

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Panama City from California in the past 72 hours is $226. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Panama City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $377.
The fastest flight from California to Panama City takes 6h 02m
Direct flights go from California to Panama City every day.
There is 1 airport in Panama City. From California there are direct flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?

    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 City Tocumen Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Panama City?

Best airlines flying from California to Panama City

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $203Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,048 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,095 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $305Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,558 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,478 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $355Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,009 reviews
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