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$345 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 8/26. 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
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Cheapest round-trip
$583
Typical prices: $805-$579
Avianca
Tue 6/2Thu 6/4
PTY - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$694
Typical prices: $888-$613
Copa Airlines
Thu 6/4Tue 6/9
PTY - LAX • Non-stop
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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 • Avg $407 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 03m (one-way)
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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

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
Avianca Logo
3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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8h 50m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 1:55 am
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PTY
10h 05m
1 stop
$583Avianca
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
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3:50 pm - 6:05 am
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LAX
16h 15m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 1:55 am
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PTY
10h 05m
1 stop
$606Avianca
Wed, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 25
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3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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LAX
8h 50m
1 stop
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2:40 pm - 1:55 am
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9h 15m
1 stop
$630Avianca
Thu, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 15
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3:50 pm - 6:05 am
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LAX
16h 15m
2 stops
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3:05 pm - 10:30 am
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17h 25m
1 stop
$665Avianca
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
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5:30 am - 6:05 am
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26h 35m
2 stops
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2:40 pm - 10:30 am
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17h 50m
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$671Avianca
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 22
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3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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8h 50m
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12:15 am - 10:30 am
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8h 15m
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$676Avianca
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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8h 50m
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12:15 am - 10:30 am
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8h 15m
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$677Avianca
Thu, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 15
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3:50 pm - 6:05 am
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16h 15m
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7:25 am - 1:55 am
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16h 30m
2 stops
$678Avianca
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 28
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5:30 am - 10:40 pm
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19h 10m
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7:25 am - 1:55 am
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16h 30m
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$687Avianca
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
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6:27 pm - 11:22 pm
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6h 55mnonstop
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2:30 am - 10:52 am
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6h 22mnonstop
$694Copa Airlines
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 June.

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. 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 September, where tickets cost $559 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $739 and $675 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $676, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 19% 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

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

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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.

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Mark Chesnut

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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$345
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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
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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

  • Which is the best way to connect from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    If you are in a hurry, consider using the rental cars located at the airport to get to the city center. You’ll be served by Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, and Avis car rental agencies, whose offices are located at the baggage claim area at the Arrivals Terminal. Alternatively, you may consider using the free Green Line G shuttle that will drop you at the Metro Rail Station to catch the train to the city center.

  • Which special services do people with reduced mobility get on flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    PTY and LAX feature wheelchair and wheelchair attendants at both arrival and departure areas of the airport. To access these services, you need to inform your airline while reserving the ticket. PTY and LAX feature ramps, escalators, and telephone booths in the baggage claim areas.

  • What special services do airlines from Panama City and Los Angeles offer for business and first-class travelers?

    Business and first-class travelers under the economy are likely to enjoy their flight from Panama City to Los Angeles. This is because the airlines operating this route serve complimentary food and beverage to their customers at the lounges. You’ll also enjoy traveling in the premium spacious seats and resting on their lie-flat beds.

  • Which other nearby cities are served by the Los Angeles International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport serves as the arrival airport for Huntington Park, Commerce, Maywood, and Walnut Park - some of the nearby cities to Los Angeles. You may extend your holiday vacation by visiting these cities once you arrive in Los Angeles.

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

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles was $345 for a one-way ticket and $583 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Panama City and Los Angeles.

  • 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 $665 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 $453 or less one-way and $579 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles leave from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serving as the destination. The most convenient and affordable method of transportation for connections from Downtown Panama City to PTY is the FlyAway shuttle. In case you’re in a hurry, you may use a town car or a taxi.
  • If you are flying from Panama City to Los Angeles with children, you might choose to book flights on United or American Airlines. You will fly comfortably with your child on any of these airlines because of the roomy seats and extra legroom coaches in the cabins. You will have priority boarding while flying with your children on these airlines.
  • Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), La Aurora International Airport (GUA), and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are the three airports with the most layovers for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles. If you book your ticket with Avianca, BOG will be the location of your layover. However, the layover airports for Volaris Costa Rica and Wingo are SJO and GUA.
  • If you want to minimize your carbon footprint, consider purchasing a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles on a more environmentally friendly airline. Copa Airlines and Delta features eco-friendly flights from PTY to LAX. By converting to more fuel-efficient engines, both airlines have formed programs to reduce their carbon emissions.
  • When booking a ticket from Panama City to Los Angeles with your pet, Copa Airlines or Avianca are suitable airline options to take into account. Copa Airlines charges the least for pets compared to United Airlines and Delta Airlines. Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh no more than 20 lbs. overall, including the weight of the carrier, in order to travel in the cabin with you.

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 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 Los Angeles

Monday

Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

Copa Airlines

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Wednesday

Copa Airlines

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Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl

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Copa Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 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 1576 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
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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

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was terrible. sat on airplane 2 hours then flight was canceled. made to pick up bags and go through Panama immagration to rebook another flight. worst experice ever at a airport.

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

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

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.

The airline did not allow enough time for the Columbia checkpoint

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!

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

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

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

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