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$214 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Panama City

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$505
Overall average: $608
Avianca
Thu 5/21Sun 5/31
SFO - PTY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$616
Typical prices: $610-$778
Copa Airlines
Tue 4/21Wed 4/29
SFO - PTY • Non-stop
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United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging on flights.
Use authorized taxi stands at PTY for hassle-free arrival.
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Cheapest • Avg $596 (round-trip)
San Salvador (SAL)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Panama City (SFO-PTY)

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

Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 31
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2:15 pm - 1:55 am
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9h 40m
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3:50 pm - 6:25 am
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16h 35m
2 stops
$505Avianca
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
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2:30 am - 9:15 am
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28h 45m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 12:50 pm
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9h 20m
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$507Avianca
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
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2:15 pm - 1:55 am
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9h 40m
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5:30 am - 12:50 pm
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$508Avianca
Sat, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 21
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2:30 am - 9:15 am
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28h 45m
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3:50 pm - 11:55 pm
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10h 05m
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$510Avianca
Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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2:35 am - 6:55 pm
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14h 20m
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5:50 pm - 1:00 pm
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21h 10m
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$511Avianca
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:30 am - 12:50 pm
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$512Avianca
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
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2:15 pm - 1:55 am
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10:10 am - 10:35 pm
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Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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14h 20m
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$514Avianca
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
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14h 45m
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9:45 am - 11:40 pm
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15h 55m
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$515Avianca
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 18
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21h 25m
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$516Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Panama City flights

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Panama City, look for departures on Tuesdays 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 Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City is October, where tickets cost $536 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $841 and $724 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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 $667, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Panama City

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Copa Airlines

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Mark Chesnut

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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Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$214
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Panama City

When to book flights from San Francisco to Panama City

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

  • What services does United Airlines offer for economy class passengers on flights from San Francisco to Panama City?

    Passengers can book Basic Economy fares, which include services such as drinks, snacks, in-flight entertainment, and one personal item, such as a shoulder bag or backpack. Passengers have various seating options, including Economy Plus, Standard Economy seats, and Basic Economy seats.

  • What is the luggage allowance on American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Panama City?

    Passengers are allowed to check up to 5 bags and specific weight allowances depend on the cabin class with 50 lbs weight being the Main cabin weight allowance. In general, the maximum weight allowed for checked baggage on American Airlines is 50 lbs, and dimensions should not exceed 62 in. Passengers are allowed to carry one hand bag on board their flight and one personal item that must be able to fit under the seat.

  • How do I get from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to the city center?

    The cheapest transportation option is to take a public bus offered by Metro Bus. Bus line E489 departs from Terminal 1 and goes to Bus Station ZP Metro Pedregal next to Pedregal Metro station Las Acacias. The journey time is around 30 minutes and the cost is low. Taking a taxi is another option and is a convenient way to get to the city center. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the downtown area from the airport. Taxis can be found outside of the airport terminal. You can ride Panama City Metro Line 2 to the city center from Metro Station Corredor Sur which takes around 45 minutes.

  • What seat options are available on Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines offers various seat options to passengers, which may depend on factors such as the fare class, ticket type, and passenger status. Passengers can preselect their seats during the purchase of their ticket, and advanced seat assignment service is available for all flights operated by Copa Airlines. Passengers can select seats in the Economy Class cabin, which may come with certain restrictions or additional charges depending on the fare class or ticket type.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Panama City was $214 for a one-way ticket and $505 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Panama City.

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

    San Francisco and Panama City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Panama City flight route.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Panama City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Panama City on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Panama City are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $527 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $685 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $263 or less one-way and $560 or less round-trip.
  • US citizens visiting Panama City do not require a visa if they are traveling for tourism or business purposes for less than 180 days. However, they do need to have a valid passport and follow any other entry requirements, such as providing evidence of onward travel.
  • Layovers for flights from San Francisco to Panama City differ depending on the airline. Some common layovers include Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Charlotte (CLT), and Dallas (DTW).
  • San Francisco (SFO) is a hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. United Airlines operates out of Terminal 3 and the International Terminal and uses SFO as its primary transpacific gateway. Alaska Airlines operates in Terminal 2 at SFO.
  • Tocumen International Airport (PTY) gives access to several nearby cities including Colon, San Miguelito, Boquete, Bocas del Toro, El Valle de Anton, and Arraijan.
  • Air Canada allows pets, including small cats and dogs, to travel on their flights from San Francisco to Panama City, subject to certain restrictions and conditions. Air Canada allows only one pet per adult passenger to travel in the cabin, and up to four pets in the cabin per flight.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Panama City?

 
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Friday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8238 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

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.

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.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

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

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

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

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

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