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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 7:04 am
• Latest: departs at 10:04 pm and lands at 4:38 am.

The flight takes about 6h 34m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Panama City takes 6h 34m, covering 3,009 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Panama City range from $614 to $841, with an average of $711 over the past 12 months. Anything below $614 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $711 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $601 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $727 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $79–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 767-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Panama City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $565 to $4,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $458, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Los Angeles to Panama City usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Los Angeles to Panama City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $680 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $747, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Panama City.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 46m, compared with 10h 03m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 11h 06m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Panama City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are ATLAPA Conventions Center, Panama Old Cathedral and Veneto Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

At LAX, you can enjoy relaxing services at the airport’s remarkable Be Relax Spa. Located on Terminal 1’s Airside, this superb spa boasts experienced professionals and high-quality spa equipment and oils. Thus, you can rest assured of enjoying outstanding spa services at this spa.

In case you feel a slight headache or sustain a slight injury, you can get medical assistance before your flight to Panama City at LAX’s first aid office, on the Upper/Departure Level of the airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal.

If you’d like to cover the distance between PTY to Panama City as quickly as possible, you should board one of the taxis parked outside the airport. On the other hand, if you want to travel affordably, it’s in your best interest to board one of the public buses that serve the route.

If you’d like to rent a car once you land at PTY, you’ll be able to do so, as the airport features counters for car rental agencies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National. As the counters are all within the airport’s terminal, you won’t need ground transportation to get to any.