Cheap flights from Panama City to California from $363

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Panama City averaging around $671.

The cheapest day to depart from Panama City to California is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $858. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $1,534.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $695. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,174 on average. Flights to California from Panama City in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Diego for the best Panama City Tocumen Intl - California flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Panama City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $691 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Panama City for as low as $491 on momondo.

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

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Panama City Tocumen Intl to California

Copa Airlines, Avianca and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Panama City according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

8 flights are operational daily from Panama City to California as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 39% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

As of October 2026, 57 flights take off from Panama City and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 25% of weekly flights taking off on this day.