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Cheapest round-trip
$486
Typical prices: $617-$788
Avianca
Thu 11/1Thu 11/8
PTY - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$832
Typical prices: $636-$849
Copa Airlines
Wed 11/21Wed 11/28
PTY - LAX • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
On Copa, bring food and your own screen for this long Panama City-Los Angeles flight.
At Panama City, reach the gate early; extra security can mean long lines.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 6h 48m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 97% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 7% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $588 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles (PTY-LAX)

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

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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3:50 pm - 10:00 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 10m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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11:20 pm - 6:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
16h 35m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$486Avianca
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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9:45 am - 10:00 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
15h 15m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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11:55 pm - 6:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
16h 00m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$486Avianca
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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9:45 am - 10:15 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
14h 30m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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11:55 pm - 6:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
16h 00m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$486Avianca
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:30 am - 10:24 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
18h 54m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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7:52 pm - 2:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
40h 23m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Bogotá El Dorado
$705Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 6
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10:10 am - 10:24 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
14h 14m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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7:52 pm - 5:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
43h 08m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Bogotá El Dorado
$718Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22
JetBlue Logo
3:20 pm - 9:08 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
20h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:50 pm - 12:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
9h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$726JetBlue
Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 28
Copa Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:50 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
6h 55mnonstop
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1:15 am - 10:50 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
6h 35mnonstop
$832Copa Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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6:33 pm - 10:29 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
6h 56mnonstop
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1:15 am - 10:50 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
6h 35mnonstop
$832Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 9:02 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
19h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:45 am - 6:37 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
10h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$853United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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3:30 pm - 11:30 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
10h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:45 am - 6:37 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
10h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$853United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Panama City to Los Angeles flights

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

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles start at $486. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $617 to $788. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $486 on Avianca.

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles, it is 3% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February and December are the cheapest months to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles at $623 round-trip.
  • April ($755) and July ($732) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 21% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% 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 Panama City to Los Angeles

 
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 Panama City to Los Angeles flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$358
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
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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-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-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.

Your Panama City to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

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

  • 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.

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

    Among airlines operating Panama City to Los Angeles flights:

    • Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $588 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $721 for nonstop.

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

    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 Panama City to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

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

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

    • San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 85% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 1% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 0% 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 Panama City to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Panama City to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $658 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $694, a difference of $36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to Los Angeles route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Los Angeles flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Panama City to Los Angeles takes 6h 48m, covering 3,009 miles.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 2:43 pm
    • Latest: departs at 6:33 pm and lands at 1:21 am.

    The flight takes about 6h 48m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $672. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    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 Panama City to Los Angeles 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 $486 to $3,486. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Panama City to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $765, which is 76% above the typical average for this route.

  • How does Copa Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Panama City to Los Angeles flights?

    Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Los Angeles flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 50m, compared with 10h 02m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 10h 58m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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

  • What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Ace
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

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

    Round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles range from $617 to $788, with an average of $672 over the past 12 months. Anything below $617 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Panama City to Los Angeles 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 Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $658 - about $36 less than Sunday (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Panama City to Los Angeles trip for February. Fares historically average $623 round-trip in that month - typically $132 less than the most expensive month, which is April (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 $588 round-trip on this route - about $133 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 Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
  • 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?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to Los Angeles 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

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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

Monday

Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

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