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Find cheap flights from Panama to San Diego from $273

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to San Diego departing on 5/17. 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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Flights to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

The average price of all flights to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Diego is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $599. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $968 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San Diego, 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 to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $358 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets from Panama is $864 and $856 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $358.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego?

The average price for all flights to San Diego depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is generally in the evening, when flights cost $648 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Diego is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,111.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to San Diego, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

The duration of your flight to San Diego depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to San Diego on KAYAK is from Panama City, which takes 10h 55m.

How many direct flights to San Diego are there each day?

There are around 333 direct flights from within Panama to San Diego every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 8:00 am the most common departure time and 49% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to San Diego are there each week?

Each week there are around 2,327 direct flights from within Panama to San Diego. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$273
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Panama City to San Diego

FAQs - booking San Diego flights

  • How far is San Diego from central San Diego?

    The distance between San Diego and downtown San Diego is 3 miles.

  • What is the name of San Diego’s airport?

    San Diego is served by San Diego, also commonly referred to as Lindbergh Field, San Diego, or San Diego Intl. The airport code is SAN.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San Diego?

    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 to San Diego.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San Diego?

    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 Diego with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to San Diego?

    Of the 12 airlines that fly to San Diego, Southwest offers the most flights, with around 681 per week, followed by Alaska Airlines with 509 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Diego

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Prefer to fly non-stop to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Panama to San Diego

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +57 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +57 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +57 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +55 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +56 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Panama

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +57 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +57 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +57 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +55 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +56 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Panama to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Panama to San Diego. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San Diego? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10966 reviews
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.9comfort
7.4food
Airline reviews

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Quit making seats narrower and narrower. The guy beside me spilled over in to my seat.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

American Airlines canceled the flight twice and was unable to facilitate a change of city for us after our travel plans became affected. We lost alot of money due to this and it seems like the airline was trying their best not to facilitate this. Mind you, I am a very loyal member.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/21Mon
1 stopDelta
10h 55mPTY-SAN
10/28Mon
1 stopDelta
12h 56mSAN-PTY
$616
10/21Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 40mPTY-SAN
10/28Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 32mSAN-PTY
$625
10/21Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
22h 56mPTY-SAN
10/28Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
20h 05mSAN-PTY
$627
6/13Thu
1 stopDelta
11h 36mPTY-SAN
6/16Sun
1 stopDelta
13h 12mSAN-PTY
$681
6/13Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
21h 19mPTY-SAN
6/16Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
20h 44mSAN-PTY
$694
5/31Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 52mPTY-SAN
6/14Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 16mSAN-PTY
$737
5/31Fri
1 stopDelta
11h 16mPTY-SAN
6/14Fri
1 stopDelta
12h 22mSAN-PTY
$745
6/13Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 31mPTY-SAN
6/16Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
20h 44mSAN-PTY
$758
5/31Fri
3 stops
26h 37mPTY-SAN
6/14Fri
2 stops
12h 22mSAN-PTY
$770
5/31Fri
3 stops
26h 37mPTY-SAN
6/14Fri
3 stops
22h 26mSAN-PTY
$813

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/17Fri
3 stops
28h 13mPTY-SAN
$273
5/20Mon
2 stops
42h 11mPTY-SAN
$277
5/19Sun
2 stops
42h 11mPTY-SAN
$280
5/15Wed
3 stops
36h 19mPTY-SAN
$290
5/14Tue
2 stops
41h 30mPTY-SAN
$296
5/14Tue
1 stopDelta
11h 16mPTY-SAN
$363
5/16Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 02mPTY-SAN
$367
5/17Fri
1 stopDelta
11h 16mPTY-SAN
$384
5/18Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 41mPTY-SAN
$393
6/8Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
28h 22mPTY-SAN
$402

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Last minute flights to San Diego

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 to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
11h 27mPTY-SAN
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
12h 21mSAN-PTY
$690
5/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 52mPTY-SAN
5/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 50mSAN-PTY
$694

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Flights to San Diego

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

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San Diego - Panama

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