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

Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 13
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7:40 am - 12:30 pmPTY-LAX
6h 50mnonstop
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2:01 am - 10:35 amLAX-PTY
6h 34mnonstop
$513Copa Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
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3:40 pm - 11:10 pmPTY-LAX
9h 30m1 stop
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11:50 pm - 4:15 pmLAX-PTY
14h 25m1 stop
$521Avianca
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 9
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5:25 pm - 1:30 pmPTY-LAX
22h 05m2 stops
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12:30 am - 4:30 pmLAX-PTY
14h 00m2 stops
$522Avianca
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
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9:55 am - 10:30 pmPTY-LAX
14h 35m2 stops
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11:50 pm - 10:25 amLAX-PTY
8h 35m1 stop
$523Avianca
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Tue, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 11
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2:05 pm - 10:00 amPTY-LAX
21h 55m2 stops
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10:35 am - 12:55 pmLAX-PTY
24h 20m2 stops
$537Delta
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
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6:24 pm - 11:12 pmPTY-LAX
6h 48mnonstop
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12:05 pm - 8:39 pmLAX-PTY
6h 34mnonstop
$540Copa Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
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3:30 pm - 9:04 amPTY-LAX
19h 34m1 stop
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11:32 am - 2:14 pmLAX-PTY
24h 42m1 stop
$541United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 15
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 11:38 pmPTY-LAX
10h 08m1 stop
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12:56 am - 4:12 pmLAX-PTY
13h 16m1 stop
$545United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 8:33 amPTY-LAX
20h 48m2 stops
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11:59 pm - 2:31 pmLAX-PTY
12h 32m1 stop
$550American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 14
American Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 7:54 amPTY-LAX
19h 59m2 stops
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12:20 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-PTY
24h 10m1 stop
$557American 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 flights, expect a secondary security screening at the gate. Arrive early to avoid delays.

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LAX

At LAX, taxis and rideshares pick up at LAX-it. Walking is often 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.

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

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 Monday. 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 $696 and $635 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 $531, 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$292
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $292 for a one-way ticket and $513 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 $608 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 $591 or less one-way and $531 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.
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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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 1483 reviews
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
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horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025PTY - IAD
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horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

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....

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

More racist flight attandants maybe because i sm an attracticted darkskin latino man but once again bad flight attamdants they ignored me the whole flight even the woman sitting next to me notice how rude they were towards me i really never want to fly united or american airlines they alawsys have the rudesslt and racist flight attandants

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

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.

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

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

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

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

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