PTY - SAN

$303 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to San Diego

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 San Diego departing on 2/19. 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 San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$534
Overall average: $631
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/30Fri 2/6
PTY - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$568
Copa Airlines
Fri 1/30Fri 2/6
PTY - SAN • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
For U.S.-bound flights, arrive early at PTY for security.
Use Route 992 bus for a budget-friendly ride from SAN.
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $541 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 26% price drop
December
Most popular
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There are direct flights from Panama City to San Diego 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun.
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to San Diego (PTY-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to San Diego 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 San Diego

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
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1:45 pm - 5:41 pm
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SAN
6h 56mnonstop
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8:16 pm - 6:55 pm
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PTY
43h 39m3 stops
$534Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
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8:55 am - 7:54 pm
PTY
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SAN
13h 59m2 stops
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4:10 pm - 5:07 pm
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PTY
21h 57m2 stops
$541United Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
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1:45 pm - 5:41 pm
PTY
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SAN
6h 56mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 5:20 am
SAN
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PTY
6h 03mnonstop
$568Copa Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
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1:45 pm - 5:41 pm
PTY
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SAN
6h 56mnonstop
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11:03 am - 8:34 pm
SAN
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PTY
30h 31m1 stop
$642Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 18
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1:15 pm - 5:13 pm
PTY
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SAN
6h 58mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 5:20 am
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PTY
6h 03mnonstop
$643Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 6:33 pm
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SAN
12h 38m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 2:45 pm
SAN
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PTY
20h 05m1 stop
$648United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
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7:55 am - 8:38 pm
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SAN
14h 43m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 6:37 pm
SAN
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PTY
19h 52m2 stops
$662United Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
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4:41 pm - 10:27 am
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SAN
20h 46m2 stops
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8:00 am - 7:38 pm
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PTY
8h 38m1 stop
$726United Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
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4:50 pm - 12:27 pm
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SAN
22h 37m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 1:27 pm
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PTY
12h 02m1 stop
$746American Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 28
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4:41 pm - 10:27 am
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SAN
20h 46m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 2:45 pm
SAN
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PTY
17h 45m2 stops
$750United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to San Diego 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 San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Panama City to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Panama City to San Diego, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Diego, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to San Diego, 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 San Diego is October, where tickets cost $394 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $705 and $631 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Panama City to San Diego?

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 $334, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to San Diego

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
PTY

For U.S.-bound flights, arrive early at PTY for a secondary security screening at the gate.

SAN

Use the Route 992 bus for a budget-friendly 15-minute ride from SAN to Downtown San Diego.

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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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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$303
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Panama City to San Diego

When to book flights from Panama City to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Panama City to San Diego

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to San Diego was $303 for a one-way ticket and $534 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Panama City and San Diego?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to San Diego?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Panama City and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Panama City to San Diego?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Panama City to San Diego on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Panama City to San Diego, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to San Diego are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $460 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $600 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to San Diego?

    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 San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Panama City to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline. Booking your flights between Panama City and SAN 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego 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 San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $244 or less one-way and $234 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to San Diego?

 
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 San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Diego

Monday

Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Panama City to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Panama City to San Diego. 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 San Diego? 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1556 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
PTY - CUR
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The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

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.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

Where the plane landed and the next grate to get to is a LONG LONG LONG walk again if one is not fit and healthy with no carts to assist. It sucks

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

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