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Cheapest round-trip
$295
Typical prices: $584-$763
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/26Sun 8/30
SAN - PTY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$190
Typical prices: $360-$950
American Airlines
Tue 8/18
SAN - PTY • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 6h 22m
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Cheapest • Avg $747 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Panama City (SAN-PTY)

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

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 6:22 am
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PTY
6h 22mnonstop
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2:01 pm - 6:30 pm
PTY
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SAN
6h 29mnonstop
$295Copa Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:00 pm - 6:22 am
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PTY
6h 22mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 6:30 pm
PTY
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SAN
6h 29mnonstop
$295Copa Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 6:17 am
SAN
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PTY
6h 17mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:54 pm - 6:29 pm
PTY
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SAN
6h 35mnonstop
$295Copa Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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10:00 pm - 6:17 am
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PTY
6h 17mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:54 pm - 6:29 pm
PTY
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SAN
6h 35mnonstop
$295Copa Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 6:37 pm
SAN
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PTY
24h 26m
2 stops
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3:30 pm - 6:35 pm
PTY
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SAN
29h 05m
3 stops
$296United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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2:24 pm - 6:37 pm
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PTY
26h 13m
2 stops
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3:30 pm - 6:35 pm
PTY
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SAN
29h 05m
3 stops
$296United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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4:11 pm - 6:37 pm
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PTY
24h 26m
2 stops
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3:30 pm - 5:28 pm
PTY
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SAN
27h 58m
2 stops
$296United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 12:39 pm
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PTY
11h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 10:49 pm
PTY
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SAN
11h 10m
1 stop
$305American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:45 pm - 12:39 pm
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PTY
11h 54m
1 stop
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1:39 pm - 8:58 am
PTY
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SAN
21h 19m
2 stops
$309American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:45 pm - 12:39 pm
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PTY
11h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 10:07 am
PTY
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SAN
22h 28m
2 stops
$309American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Panama City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Panama City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Panama City departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Panama City from San Diego usually cost between $584 and $763 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $295 on Copa Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 21).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Panama City?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Panama City, 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 San Diego to Panama City is October, where tickets cost $439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $944 and $881 respectively.

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

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 $926, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Panama City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Panama City, 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 San Diego to Panama City, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Panama City

 
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.
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

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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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$190
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Panama City 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 San Diego to Panama City

  • How many flights are there between San Diego and Panama City per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San Diego and lands in Panama City, with an average flight time of 6h 22m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Panama City was $190 for a one-way ticket and $295 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Panama City?

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Panama City is Panama City Tocumen Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Panama City?

    Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Panama City flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Panama City are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $672 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 $690 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Diego to Panama City.

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

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

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

    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 Panama City from San Diego 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 San Diego to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $335 or less one-way and $656 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Panama City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Diego

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Panama City. 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 San Diego to Panama City? 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 1559 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.9Food
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There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAS - PTY
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There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

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

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

I like that they served a mail, I’m not sure about the in-flight entertainment. I didn’t really check. staff helped me with my luggage. Smooth boarding smooth takeoff smooth flight

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

horrible website for checking in- no option just to write the passport number; ludicrous

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