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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Panama

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$589
David
David1 stop$714
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$589
David
David1 stop$714
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Panama flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Los Angeles to Panama cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Los Angeles to Panama are running about 8% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $700 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Los Angeles to Panama right now?

The cheapest fares from Los Angeles to Panama on KAYAK in the last week were to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) from $589 round-trip, and to David Enrique Malek (DAV) from $714 round-trip.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Panama?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $669. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $960.

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Panama?

Book your flights 11 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 26% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Panama is the cheapest to fly to from Los Angeles?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Panama are:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) from $740
• David Enrique Malek (DAV) from $884

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Panama?

Sunday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Panama, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 12% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

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

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Panama during the afternoon with average prices of $715. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $799.

Key details for Los Angeles to Panama flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$262
Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Panama City

Your Los Angeles to Panama flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Panama?

    Yes. Fares from Los Angeles to Panama are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $635 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Los Angeles to Panama?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Los Angeles to Panama have ranged from $635 to $917.

  • What are the main airports serving Panama?

    Panama has 17 airports. The three busiest are Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) (92% of arrivals), David Enrique Malek (DAV) (8%) and Panama City Panamá Pacifico (BLB) (0%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Panama?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Los Angeles to Panama: Copa Airlines.

  • Where in Panama can I fly nonstop from Los Angeles?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Panama City.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Los Angeles to Panama?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Panama average $764 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) from $606 or Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) from $764.

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

    Flights from Los Angeles to Panama take 6h 31m on average.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Panama?

    On flights from Los Angeles to Panama you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Panama?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Panama include:

    • ATLAPA Conventions Center
    • Panama Old Cathedral
    • Veneto Casino
    • Ancon Hill

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

    The earliest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Panama departs at 12:15 am and the latest departs at 10:15 pm. Nonstop flights take about 6h 31m.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Panama flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 11 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 26% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Sunday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 12% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Los Angeles. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Panama City, which is the most popular destination in Panama. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Bocas del Toro, Río Hato and Boquete.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Los Angeles to Panama nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1557 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.9Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
Airline reviews

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

2.0 MediocreRussell, Jul 2026
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We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

I like that they served a mail, I’m not sure about the in-flight entertainment. I didn’t really check. staff helped me with my luggage. Smooth boarding smooth takeoff smooth flight

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

awesome team work seen since on board till off plane in my destination. thanks you so much.

Return Premium Economy section to the smaller section with comfortable seats. Add internet, upgrade the meals, and upgrade/update the Movies and Music onboard.

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

Baggage claim signs were not updated with my flight information, so I had to guess. The app wasn't updated either.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

I was very disappointed with my experience at the United Airlines baggage check. The representative was rude and unhelpful. I was required to remove approximately 1.5 pounds from my two checked bags, even though it was a very small amount over the limit. The interaction was unnecessarily unpleasant, and I expected much better customer service. I hope United will review this incident and provide additional customer service training to its staff.

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

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

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.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

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.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

They charge me $190.00 dollars for the baggage for the bag in side the plane and in the baggage compartment in the plane. The service I got bad bad bad they make wait for a log time and i got to the airport 4 hours before. I don't think I'm going to use you guys never never again no support . And I am going to tell all the guys and people i now to don' use KAYAK

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

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