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

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 2:51 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:33 pm and lands at 1:29 am.

The flight takes about 6h 56m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Los Angeles takes 6h 56m, covering 3,009 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles range from $620 to $826, with an average of $693 over the past 12 months. Anything below $620 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $693 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $759 for nonstop.

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

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.

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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $642 to $3,410. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $429, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 12m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Panama City to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $665 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $760, a difference of $95.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and 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).

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Panama City to Los Angeles flights:

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

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.