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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City

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Avianca Logo
12:05 am - 2:45 pmSFO-PTY
12h 40m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 11:55 pmPTY-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
$477Avianca
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Fri, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 5
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12:05 am - 10:25 amSFO-PTY
8h 20m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 10:45 pmPTY-SFO
9h 05m1 stop
$485Avianca
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Mon, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 25
Copa Airlines Logo
1:28 am - 10:41 amSFO-PTY
7h 13mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 11:40 pmPTY-SFO
7h 50mnonstop
$504Copa Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:10 pmSFO-PTY
7h 15mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 8:58 pmPTY-SFO
7h 43mnonstop
$519United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 4:12 pmSFO-PTY
13h 29m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 8:58 pmPTY-SFO
7h 43mnonstop
$523United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 21
Copa Airlines Logo
1:37 am - 10:41 amSFO-PTY
7h 04mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:40 pmPTY-SFO
7h 50mnonstop
$601Copa Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Sun, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 2:20 pmSFO-PTY
13h 10m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 12:01 pmPTY-SFO
22h 21m2 stops
$648American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
11:58 pm - 2:20 pmSFO-PTY
12h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 11:46 amPTY-SFO
22h 06m1 stop
$662American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 2
Delta Logo
9:00 pm - 7:02 pmSFO-PTY
20h 02m2 stops
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2:23 pm - 10:24 amPTY-SFO
22h 01m2 stops
$716Delta
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Fri, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 9
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 1:08 pmSFO-PTY
11h 09m1 stop
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2:23 pm - 12:54 amPTY-SFO
12h 31m1 stop
$1,098Delta
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Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it a convenient option for families or those with heavy luggage.

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PTY

For a stress-free arrival at PTY, use authorized taxi stands to avoid haggling and ensure a fair rate to Panama City.

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Mark Chesnut

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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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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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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.

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Panama City? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday 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 August, where tickets cost $597 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,100 and $662 respectively.

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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$213
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 63% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $213 for a one-way ticket and $477 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?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways, Delta, and Iberia 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?

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

  • 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 $732 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $647 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 $264 or less one-way and $587 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?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Thursday

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Friday

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Saturday

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Sunday

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

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Top 5 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7934 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
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Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LAX - DEN
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Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

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.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

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

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

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.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

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

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

The connection time is too short to pass through customs and once you do clear customs the connecting flight is in another terminal that is not close.

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