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Cheapest round-trip
$515
Typical prices: $614-$841
Copa Airlines
Thu 10/18Sun 10/28
LAX - PTY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$230
Typical prices: $282-$669
Copa Airlines
Mon 10/29
LAX - PTY • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 6h 34m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $598 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Panama City (LAX-PTY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Panama City

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 28
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2:22 am - 10:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
6h 33mnonstop
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6:14 pm - 11:02 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 48mnonstop
$515Copa Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 28
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2:22 am - 10:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
6h 33mnonstop
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6:14 pm - 11:02 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 48mnonstop
$519Copa Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6
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2:40 pm - 3:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
22h 35m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora San José Juan Santamaria Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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5:30 am - 11:30 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 00m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$531Avianca
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:23 pm - 2:14 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
16h 51m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:55 am - 6:10 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$532Lufthansa
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 22
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5:45 am - 5:12 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:55 am - 12:15 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$539United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17
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11:59 pm - 5:12 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
14h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:41 pm - 12:15 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
10h 34m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$539United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:54 pm - 1:02 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
15h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami
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2:02 pm - 10:59 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
10h 57m1 stop Miami
$543American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6
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4:36 pm - 1:02 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
18h 26m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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3:13 pm - 8:50 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
20h 37m2 stops Miami Austin Bergstrom
$543American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6
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12:15 am - 3:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
13h 00m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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10:05 am - 9:50 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
14h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$545Avianca
Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:30 pm - 3:38 pmLAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
18h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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2:39 pm - 10:54 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
11h 15m1 stop Miami
$575GOL
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Panama City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Panama City?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Panama City start at $515. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $614 to $841. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $515 on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City at $639 round-trip.
  • December ($863) and July ($789) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Los Angeles to Panama City the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Panama City are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Panama City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Key details for Los Angeles to Panama City flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$230
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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Your Los Angeles to Panama City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Are there any special services I can enjoy at LAX?

    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.

  • Can I get medical first aid while at LAX?

    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.

  • What is the fastest way to travel from PTY to Panama City?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car at PTY?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Los Angeles to Panama City flights?

    Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Panama City flights:

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Los Angeles to Panama City?

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Panama City?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Los Angeles to Panama City flights?

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

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Panama City?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $598 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $727 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Los Angeles to Panama City?

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

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Panama City pass through?

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

    • San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Los Angeles to Panama City route. 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.

  • How are flight departures from Los Angeles to Panama City spread across the day?

    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%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Panama City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are Avenida Balboa, Multiplaza Pacific and ATLAPA Conventions Center. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    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.

  • How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Panama City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $711. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Panama City?

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Panama City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $515 to $3,396. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Panama City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $292, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to 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 09m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 11h 06m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City?

    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.

  • What car rental options are available at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Panama City flight?

    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.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Panama City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $680 - about $67 less than Friday (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Panama City trip for March. Fares historically average $639 round-trip in that month - typically $224 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $598 round-trip on this route - about $129 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.
    - Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino
  • The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the US. This being the case, you’ll encounter lengthy lines at this airport's security checkpoints. On numerous occasions, passengers have missed their flights after being delayed at its tedious security checkpoints. To avoid such a fate, on the date you’re scheduled to board your flight at this airport, you should get to it at least 2h ahead of your flight.
  • If you’re an aviation enthusiast, while waiting for your flight at LAX, you can check out different flights landing at and taking off from this airport at its Observation Deck. It is situated in the middle of the Central Terminal.
  • In case you are traveling with your baby to Panama City, you can privately breastfeed him/her as you wait for your flight at LAX, as this elite airport features numerous nursing rooms. They are located near Gate 13 in Terminal 1, between Gates 21B and 23 in Terminal 2, by the parlor in Terminal 3, by Sunglass Hut in Terminal 4, by the food court in Terminal 5, by Gate 64B in Terminal 6, and by Ashland Hill between Terminals 7 and 8.
  • Before departing Panama City Airport (PTY), you can catch your breath at the airport’s Tocumen Royal Salon on the 3rd floor of the airport’s airside or The Lounge Panama by Global Lounge Network near Gate 115. You’ll be able to rest at either of these lounges, as they feature comfy seats, strategically-placed TVs, and clean washrooms. You'll also get the chance to shower at the Lounge Panama by Global Lounge Network.
  • If you need help at PTY, head to the airport’s information desk in the Main Hall found on the airport’s landside. You’ll get all the information you need at this desk, given that it is operated by informed airport staff.

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Los Angeles Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Copa Airlines

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Thursday

Copa Airlines

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Friday

Copa Airlines

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Saturday

Copa Airlines

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Sunday

Copa Airlines

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Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Tuesday

Copa Airlines

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Wednesday

Copa Airlines

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Thursday

Copa Airlines

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Friday

Copa Airlines

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Saturday

Copa Airlines

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Sunday

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