PTY - LAX

$289 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles departing on 4/28. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$608
Typical prices: $708-$485
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mié. 4/29vie. 5/8
PTY - LAX • 3 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$677
Typical prices: $854-$531
Copa Airlines
lun. 6/1mar. 7/14
PTY - LAX • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
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Expect a secondary security screening at the gate.
At LAX, taxis and rideshares pick up at LAX-it.
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Cheapest • from $617 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 7h 07m
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $423 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 03m (one-way)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles (PTY-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

mié., abr. 29 - vie., may. 8
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10:10 am - 4:27 pm
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LAX
32h 17m
3 stops
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10:36 am - 10:30 am
LAX
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PTY
21h 54m
2 stops
$608Multiple Airlines
dom., abr. 19 - mié., abr. 29
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5:30 am - 12:25 pm
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8h 55m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 1:55 am
LAX
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PTY
10h 05m
1 stop
$617Avianca
jue., abr. 16 - mar., may. 12
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3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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8h 50m
1 stop
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12:15 am - 10:30 am
LAX
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PTY
8h 15m
1 stop
$618Avianca
jue., abr. 16 - lun., abr. 20
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3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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LAX
8h 50m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 1:55 am
LAX
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10h 05m
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$619Avianca
vie., abr. 17 - mié., abr. 22
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5:30 am - 12:25 pm
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8h 55m
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1:50 pm - 1:55 am
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10h 05m
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$620Avianca
dom., may. 3 - dom., may. 10
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3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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8h 50m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 1:55 am
LAX
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PTY
10h 05m
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$632Avianca
sáb., may. 2 - vie., may. 8
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5:30 am - 12:25 pm
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8h 55m
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12:15 am - 10:30 am
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8h 15m
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$633Avianca
vie., may. 8 - lun., may. 11
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10:10 am - 10:40 pm
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14h 30m
2 stops
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12:15 am - 10:30 am
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8h 15m
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$634Avianca
mié., may. 6 - mar., may. 12
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3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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8h 50m
1 stop
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12:15 am - 10:30 am
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8h 15m
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$635Avianca
mié., may. 6 - mar., may. 12
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10:10 am - 10:40 pm
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14h 30m
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1:00 am - 5:00 pm
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14h 00m
2 stops
$636Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles departing in April.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Panama City, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, 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 Panama City to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost $538 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $674 and $658 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Panama City to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $547 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, 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 Panama City to Los Angeles, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$289
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Panama City to Los Angeles 
AFlew with Copa Airlines
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Jan 2026
Bring your own food and your own screen because you won’t have any for the next couple of hours.
LisaFlew with Copa Airlines
PTY
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LAX
Mar 2025
You have to go through an additional security clearance at the actual gate, and there was a long line so I'd get to the gate right when it opens to avoid the additional long line.

FAQs for booking flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles was $289 for a one-way ticket and $608 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Los Angeles from Panama City.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Panama City and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Panama City to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $640 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $657 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    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 Panama City to Los Angeles.

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

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

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline. Booking your flights between Panama City and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $758 or less one-way and $700 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

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Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

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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

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Sunday

Copa Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Panama City to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Panama City to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Panama City to Los Angeles? 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 1575 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
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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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DAV - PTY
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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

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.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

we did a return flight from Paris CDG to SFO. This trip was much better than the departing flight SFO to CDG. The food was better quality, the crew was nicer, and the interior of the plane seemed cleaner.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Crew was tired as we all were. Pretty abrupt. Flight was delayed. Not as enjoyable as the other 3 legs we flew.

Good until I was put on air canada flight Houston Vancouver not even one cookie

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

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

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 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.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

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

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