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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to San Salvador:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:38 am
• Latest: departs at 10:28 pm and lands at 12:36 am.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Panama City to San Salvador:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Panama City to San Salvador takes 2h 08m, covering 721 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 San Salvador range from $264 to $313, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $264 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $289 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $289 round-trip and layover options via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) at $283.

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 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to San Salvador flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon 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 $290 to $2,100. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $325, which is 108% above the typical average for this route.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Panama City to San Salvador usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Night 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 San Salvador route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

Connecting flights from Panama City to San Salvador most commonly pass through:

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 2% on flights from Panama City to San Salvador. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $292, a difference of $4.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Panama City and San Salvador. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Copa Airlines
• Avianca

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 10h 53m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

San Salvador is 1 hour behind Panama City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Panama City to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection
• 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
• Avianca: 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.