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

• Earliest: departs at 4:54 am and lands at 7:02 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 1:13 am.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Salvador to Panama City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Panama City takes 2h 08m, covering 721 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 Salvador to Panama City range from $265 to $314, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $289 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $288 round-trip and layover options via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) at $300.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $88–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Panama City flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and evening 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 $295 to $2,054. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $332, which is 135% 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 Salvador to Panama City usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Salvador to Panama City route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

Connecting flights from San Salvador to Panama City most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 72% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 28% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from San Salvador to Panama City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $294, a difference of $11.

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

2 airlines operate flights between San Salvador and Panama City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Copa Airlines
• Avianca

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 31m, compared with 10h 05m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Panama City is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador (Eastern Time vs Central 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 Salvador to Panama City flights:

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.