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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

 
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.

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

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Panama City to Los Angeles.
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5:25 pm - 1:30 pmPTY-LAX
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2:50 pm - 10:25 amLAX-PTY
17h 35m2 stops
$403Avianca
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8:10 pm - 1:30 pmPTY-LAX
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1:20 pm - 10:25 amLAX-PTY
19h 05m2 stops
$404Avianca
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Thu, May 15 - Fri, May 23
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5:25 pm - 1:30 pmPTY-LAX
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2:50 pm - 10:25 amLAX-PTY
17h 35m2 stops
$428Avianca
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 20
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8:10 pm - 1:30 pmPTY-LAX
19h 20m2 stops
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2:50 pm - 10:25 amLAX-PTY
17h 35m2 stops
$430Avianca
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Mon, Jun 23 - Wed, Jul 23
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3:20 am - 9:34 pmPTY-LAX
20h 14m3 stops
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11:04 pm - 12:10 amLAX-PTY
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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19
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8:10 pm - 12:00 pmPTY-LAX
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2:10 am - 10:35 amLAX-PTY
6h 25mnonstop
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6:14 pm - 11:01 pmPTY-LAX
6h 47mnonstop
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1:56 am - 10:21 amLAX-PTY
6h 25mnonstop
$531Copa Airlines
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Wed, Jun 18 - Sat, Jun 21
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2:12 pm - 12:41 amPTY-LAX
12h 29m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 12:54 pmLAX-PTY
17h 29m1 stop
$537Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 4
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6:24 pm - 11:13 pmPTY-LAX
6h 49mnonstop
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10:04 pm - 6:37 amLAX-PTY
6h 33mnonstop
$542Copa Airlines
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3:10 pm - 8:25 amPTY-LAX
19h 15m2 stops
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10:59 pm - 2:15 pmLAX-PTY
13h 16m2 stops
$581American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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PTY

For U.S.-bound travelers, expect a secondary security screening at the gate. Arrive early to avoid delays.

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LAX

For taxis and rideshares, head to LAX-it. Walking can be faster than the shuttle due to traffic.

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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.

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 Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Panama City, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, 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 October, where tickets cost $521 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $653 and $612 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 $2,318, 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$235
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% 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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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles was $235 for a one-way ticket and $403 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 $601 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 $695 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 $594 or less one-way and $415 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?

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

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Panama City to Los Angeles

 
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1414 reviews
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
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We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

2.0 MediocreCec, Apr 2025PTY - IAD
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We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

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

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Flight attendant -José? - was over the top friendly and professional. Beautiful new plane with lie flat seats in Business (worth it!)

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Great thanks - a whole row to myself. Good food but film selection not great.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I liked the duration speed while in the air but that is is for positive things to say. The service was over 3 hours late, staff not very friendly (probably because they were also late to the destination), uncomfortable seats and disappointing food options

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

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