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

What is the cheapest flight to Panama?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to Panama from El Salvador found in the last 5 days was to Panama City, at $270 round-trip. The most popular route is San Salvador (SAL) to Panama City (PTY) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $270.

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Salvador to Panama?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from El Salvador to Panama, 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 El Salvador to Panama is October, when tickets cost $69 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $133 and $130 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Panama?

The average price for all round-trip flights from El Salvador to Panama depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $266 on average. Morning departures are around 18% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $386.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Panama, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from El Salvador to Panama, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Panama?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama is Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY), with an average flight price of $236.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from San Salvador to Panama City

FAQs for booking flights from El Salvador to Panama

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

    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 El Salvador to Panama.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from El Salvador to Panama 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 El Salvador to Panama?

    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 from El Salvador to Panama 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 from El Salvador to Panama?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Panama?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Panama is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $308. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $383 on average.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from El Salvador to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from El Salvador to Panama? 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1569 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
SCL - PTY
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They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

I had to run from the end of terminal one to the end of terminal two to make the connecting flight....probably a kilometer. No electric carts were available. I'm 76 and literally had to run to make the connection at the last minute. The connecting time was absolutely unrealistic. When Last Call was announced, I tried to get other Copa gate staff to call Gate 221 to let them know I was on my way, but they said no. I came within 1 minute of missing the flight.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

Entire experience from check in to landing was amazing the flight crew was excellent and friendly. Seats were comfortable.

Boarding was confusing from staff telling going to preboard and than to group 1 Airplane was not cooling at the beginning

Avoid at all costs. My wife had to stay back on a connecting flight as her parents flight was delayed. 10 days later on the way back they cancelled all our flights. We had to rebook all four of us on the next days flight.

Friendly crew, good food options, food not the best and seats not as comfy but that’s typical.

The food is terrible I ask for water never got transport my mother we’re late and my sister from Lima was the worst waiting to long for wheelchair

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Panama

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