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Among airlines operating San Diego to Panama City flights:

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

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

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between San Diego and Panama City.

Flights from San Diego to Panama City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $463 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $620 for nonstop.

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 Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 variants.

One-stop flights from San Diego to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 1% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the San Diego to Panama City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $589 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,006, a difference of $417. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Panama City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are Avenida Balboa, Panama City Centre and Multiplaza Pacific. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 4:12 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 4:42 am.

The flight takes about 6h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 83% above the route average of $684. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Panama City takes 6h 12m, covering 2,910 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.

One-way fares from San Diego to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $449, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 17m, compared with 10h 20m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 11h 27m via Miami (MIA).

Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Avis
· Europcar
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Panama City range from $552 to $899, with an average of $684 over the past 12 months. Anything below $552 counts as a good deal.