Best One-Way Price | $130 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $305 |
Fastest flight time | 2h 57m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Panama City
Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY)
Typically, flights to Panama City from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl, which has an average price of $624
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO PANAMA CITY FROM LOS ANGELES | April | 27% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Panama City costs on average just $456 in April |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO PANAMA CITY FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 49% more expensive | It costs about $930 for flights to Panama City from Los Angeles in December |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO PANAMA CITY FROM LOS ANGELES | March | 618% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Panama City from Los Angeles in March than any other month |
Panama has 2 very distinct seasons: the dry and the rainy. Regardless of when you choose to visit, you will find that the city stays lively year-round and rarely lets the weather affect the activities. Dry season runs from mid-December – mid-April. This is peak tourist season too though and while you do not see much rain, the forest areas remain moist and covered with clouds. Rainy season starts late in April and goes as far as November. Certain activities only occur in the rainy season, like river rafting.
If you are planning a flight to Panama City and are looking to avoid the rain, you should avoid traveling during the months of May, June, and July. These months will typically see 5.1 inches or more of rain, meaning that rain is likely. If you do run into rain while in Panama City, there are still things to do and ways to enjoy your trip. While in Panama City you will find Interoceanic Canal Museum nearby which is a great museum to visit when you’re looking for things to do indoors. Shopping centers like Via Espana are very popular destinations for those visiting the Panama City area. Via Espana is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.
Those flying to Panama City could potentially find better pricing at Panama City Panamá Pacifico Airport (7 mi from Panama City city center), Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (11 mi from Panama City city center), Contadora Airport (42 mi from Panama City city center), Isla San Jose San Jose Island Airport (58 mi from Panama City city center) or Río Hato Scarlett Martinez Intl Airport (59 mi from Panama City city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
When flying to Panama City from United States, momondo travelers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Copa Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta. Depending on what airport in United States you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.
Delta will jet to Panama City around 8 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Delta, but prices as low as $259 have been found from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Panama City. Delta has scored 7.8/10 in momondo user reviews.
$216 is the best round-trip Copa Airlines deal to Panama City found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Copa Airlines has 50 flights to Panama City most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 355 momondo users have reviewed Copa Airlines, scoring the airline a 7.4/10 on average.
Panama is an exciting, modern capital city. Therefore, you will find plenty of public transportation options to take you around. Once you are in the city center, you can expect it to take only 15 minutes to get from one end to the other, and explore most of the city on foot.
Taxi
Taxis are the easiest and safest way to get from your hotel to any place downtown. Most rides will cost anywhere from $5 to $10 USD per trip, and there are no taxi meters. You must remember to negotiate the price before you get into the cab. Note that hotel taxis cost more than the ones you flag on the street.
Ride share
Uber does operate downtown in Panama. Download their app ahead of time so you can request a vehicle. The price, however, depends on how many people will share the ride and how far you are going. Uber will often cost more than taxis.
City tour bus
The red double-decker buses stop at all major attractions around town including the Miraflores Museum, Panama Canal, Albrook Mall, and Casco Viejo. You need a 24 or 48-hour pass to get on and off the bus, but it is the best deal for seeing everything in Panama City. While there are multiple deals and combos available on these tickets, a 24-hour pass purchased directly from City Sightseeing Panama is $33 USD per adult while the 48-hour pass is $35 USD per adult. For children between the ages of 4 – 12, tickets are at $20 USD per child.
Bus and subway
The city’s bus and subway are crowded; therefore, they are not recommended for tourists. The Metro Bus only visits one attraction, which is the Albrook Mall. The subway fares, however, are affordable at just $0.35 USD per ride, but you will need a $2.00 USD ride card to start.
Rental Cars
Rental cars are another option in the city, but the rental agencies are all at the airport. You can choose between National, Thrifty, and Dollar Car Rental, but remember that you will be dealing with heavy traffic and different road rules than what you are familiar with in the U.S.
U.S. nationals do not need a visa to visit Panama for up to 180 days. However, they need a Tourist Card for $5 USD at the time of purchasing their travel ticket. For other nationals, please check the Embassy of Panama in the USA website.
Panama is the heart of Central America. Home to the famous Panama Canal, it is a lively city that is perfect for a weekend getaway. Whether you want to embrace the nightlife of the Latino culture or just explore the sights, you have a few attractions to consider.
Panama City has a reputation for being safe overall, but also sketchy at times. If you stick to the tourist areas, you do not have to worry about venturing into unsafe areas.
Mind the weather
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