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

• Earliest: departs at 12:33 am and lands at 7:46 am
• Latest: departs at 8:36 pm and lands at 3:49 am.

The flight takes about 7h 13m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Panama City takes 7h 13m, covering 3,318 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 San Francisco to Panama City range from $646 to $908, with an average of $747 over the past 12 months. Anything below $646 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $747 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $594 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $782 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 United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Panama City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, 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 $621 to $4,330. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $623, which is 70% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 San Francisco to Panama City route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San Francisco to Panama City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $724 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $794, a difference of $70.

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

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

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 36m, compared with 10h 51m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 10h 57m via San Diego (SAN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are ATLAPA Conventions Center, Panama Old Cathedral and Veneto Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Panama City flights:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.