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Find cheap flights from Panama City to San Salvador from $119

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to San Salvador, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San Salvador (PTY-SAL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to San Salvador that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
11:50 am - 2:45 pmSAL-PTY
1h 55mnonstop
$224Avianca
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Fri, May 10 - Thu, May 16
3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
10:00 pm - 10:25 amSAL-PTY
11h 25m1 stop
$237Avianca
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Thu, May 16 - Thu, May 16
11:40 am - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
5h 55m1 stop
10:00 pm - 10:25 amSAL-PTY
11h 25m1 stop
$245Avianca
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Sun, May 12 - Sun, May 12
11:40 am - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
5h 55m1 stop
9:25 am - 4:45 pmSAL-PTY
6h 20m1 stop
$252Avianca
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Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
12:59 am - 8:45 pmSAL-PTY
18h 46m2 stops
Tue, May 21 - Thu, May 30
3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
6:50 am - 1:57 pmSAL-PTY
6h 07m2 stops
Fri, May 10 - Fri, May 17
9:45 am - 9:50 pmPTY-SAL
13h 05m1 stop
2:00 am - 6:37 pmSAL-PTY
39h 37m2 stops
$783United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 21
3:40 pm - 12:50 amPTY-SAL
34h 10m2 stops
2:00 am - 6:37 pmSAL-PTY
39h 37m2 stops
$807United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 21
5:20 pm - 6:20 pmPTY-SAL
26h 00m2 stops
7:50 pm - 3:40 pmSAL-PTY
42h 50m1 stop
$2,386Iberia
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Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 16
5:20 pm - 6:20 pmPTY-SAL
26h 00m2 stops
7:50 pm - 3:40 pmSAL-PTY
42h 50m1 stop
$2,507Iberia
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Sun, May 12 - Thu, May 16

Flights from Panama City to San Salvador - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to San Salvador to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to San Salvador?

The average price of all flights from Panama City to San Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Panama City to San Salvador, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Panama City, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Panama City to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Panama City to San Salvador is January, where tickets cost $352 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of tickets is $450 and $435 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Panama City to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Panama City to San Salvador, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Panama City and San Salvador?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Panama City to San Salvador.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Panama City to San Salvador. They are Avianca and Copa Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Avianca, with the best one-way deal found costing $91. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Avianca.

How many flights are there between Panama City and San Salvador per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Panama City and land in San Salvador, with an average flight time of 2h 03m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 21 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Panama City and San Salvador?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Panama City to San Salvador take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 55m, covering a distance of 721 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Panama City to San Salvador?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Panama City at 11:40 am and will be landing in San Salvador at 12:48 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Panama City to San Salvador?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Panama City to San Salvador jets off at 10:28 pm and lands at 11:36 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$119
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Panama City to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Panama City to San Salvador

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to San Salvador?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador was $119 for a one-way ticket and $224 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Panama City and San Salvador?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Panama City to San Salvador?

    Iberia, Air Canada, Lufthansa, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Panama City to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to San Salvador?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to San Salvador?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Panama City and San Salvador, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Panama City to San Salvador?

    There are nonstop flights from Panama City to San Salvador on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to San Salvador?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Panama City to San Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Panama City to San Salvador?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador from Panama City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Panama City to San Salvador?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Salvador with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline. Booking your flights between Panama City and SAL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Panama City to San Salvador?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Salvador from Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PTY to San Salvador

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $171 or less one-way and $243 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Panama City to San Salvador?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tocumen Intl to El Salvador Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Avianca, Copa Airlines, Air France, +3 more

Avianca, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Panama City to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Panama City to San Salvador. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Panama City to San Salvador? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2866 reviews
7.7comfort
8.1boarding
8.3crew
7.2entertainment
7.4food
Airline reviews

Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024PTY - BWI
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Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

landed in panama it was in terminal one. We had to take a bus to terminal two for customs. Then back to terminal one. It was very frustrating. Then, on the way back from panama it was the same situation. We had to go back and forth between terminals to check in and drop our bags and then to board. When we were leaving, we had to wait in line for the boarding area and go through another gate security process. They told the bottles of water and coffee were bought while in line in the airport after we passed the main security. Ridiculous (and expensive). A much better communication system is needed.

This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

No boarding announcements leading to the usual confusion and people trying to board before their group number.

Horrible experience from start to end. Copa costumer service is non existent. They treat you bad. Everybody tells you different information. We didn’t received our luggage in the 1 day stop we did even we they said if was not going to be a problem. They didn’t respect the seats that we had and spread our family leaving in between of two big people who didn’t leave any space for me and crush me from side to side. I’ll never recommend Copa to anybody.

No cumpli mencionado trayecto por reasignacion de Copa Pero extraviaron mis maletas por su culpa

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

other than a slight delay in takeoff from Panama , the flights were excellent ..... we will continue to use Copa whenever possible for flights to and from Central and South America ....

I was fortunate enough to have an entire row to myself and that was the highlight. Unfortunately, the flight was really turbulent which had no impact on how effective the crew was. However, I am disabled and should have boarded the flight first, but that wasn't the case. They also decided to take my bag at the gate because I had one too many and upon my picking it up at JFK it along with my rollator had been damaged. I am a vegan so the didn't have a proper meal for me and I was unable to view the entertainment because I didn't receive a set of headphones and if I needed to supply my own I wasn't made aware of that either. The crew was great, but overall everything was pretty lackluster.

Pros: "The flight was very calm. The crew was friendly all the time."
Cons: "The food"

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

They could offer food and drink without having to pay extra for it,

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

Wasn’t able to take the trip and no one could help me with a refund or rescheduling

Avianca is the worst most uncomfortable airline I've ever been in, the seats are incredibly small and offer no support, the worst experience I've had traveling ever, do not bother with Avianca

Pros: "Buenos protocolos COVID"
Cons: "En la reservación de kayak no aparece el código de reserva de vuelo de cada aerolínea. Para encontrarlo hay que buscar en la página help.kayak. Al no tener ese código disponible a la mano lo se puede hacer check in. Estuve llamando al Contacto Center de Avianca y el servicio fue muy deficiente."
Cons: "The food was really out of the Avianca standard. The quinoa “salad” was frozen. I asked the flight attendant and he told me it was supposed to be room temperature, but it was crystallized. Understand it was Ash Wednesday and no meat was serve (cheese quiche was ok)."
Pros: "Took 3 planes so had 3 different experiences. Leg 1 and 3 were average. Basic no frill flights and average meal. Leg 2 was superior. More modern plane, choice of entertainment. Crew on all flights were great."
Cons: "The food."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Panama City to San Salvador found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/9Thu
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mPTY-SAL
$119
5/20Mon
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mPTY-SAL
$121
5/20Mon
1 stopAvianca
5h 55mPTY-SAL
$141
5/17Fri
2 stopsAvianca
10h 20mPTY-SAL
$167
5/22Wed
2 stopsAvianca
10h 20mPTY-SAL
$174
5/21Tue
2 stopsAvianca
13h 45mPTY-SAL
$215
5/9Thu
3 stopsAvianca
23h 15mPTY-SAL
$224
5/18Sat
2 stopsAvianca
12h 20mPTY-SAL
$239
5/9Thu
2 stopsAvianca
38h 10mPTY-SAL
$240
5/17Fri
3 stops
27h 16mPTY-SAL
$319

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Last minute flights from Panama City to San Salvador

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Panama City to San Salvador that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mPTY-SAL
5/1Wed
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mSAL-PTY
$224
4/29Mon
multi-stopAvianca
9h 14mPTY-SAL
5/1Wed
multi-stopAvianca
17h 45mSAL-PTY
$245
4/28Sun
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mPTY-SAL
5/4Sat
multi-stopAvianca
6h 20mSAL-PTY
$259
4/28Sun
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mPTY-SAL
5/4Sat
multi-stopAvianca
8h 15mSAL-PTY
$302
4/28Sun
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mPTY-SAL
5/4Sat
multi-stopAvianca
24h 45mSAL-PTY
$368
4/28Sun
nonstop
1h 55mPTY-SAL
5/3Fri
multi-stop
18h 46mSAL-PTY
$389
4/29Mon
multi-stopAvianca
7h 25mPTY-SAL
5/1Wed
multi-stopAvianca
17h 45mSAL-PTY
$460
4/28Sun
multi-stop
9h 45mPTY-SAL
5/4Sat
multi-stop
8h 15mSAL-PTY
$464
4/28Sun
multi-stop
9h 45mPTY-SAL
5/4Sat
multi-stop
24h 45mSAL-PTY
$512
4/28Sun
multi-stop
9h 45mPTY-SAL
5/3Fri
multi-stop
18h 46mSAL-PTY
$539

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Panama City - San Salvador Flights

Departure:

Panama City (PTY)Panama

Destination:

San Salvador (SAL)El Salvador

Return flight deals:

San Salvador - Panama City

Cabin classes:

$2,030
$1,387
$146

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