SAL - PTY

$127 Find Cheap Flights from San Salvador to Panama City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Salvador to Panama City departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Salvador to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Salvador to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$214
Overall average: $271
Avianca
Sat 1/24Sun 1/25
SAL - PTY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$230
Typical prices: $253-$294
Avianca
Fri 2/20Mon 2/23
SAL - PTY • Non-stop
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Avianca's Classic fare includes a checked bag and seat.
Copa's Showpass system provides digital entertainment.
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 1% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from San Salvador to Panama City (SAL-PTY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Salvador 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 25
Avianca Logo
10:05 pm - 8:50 am
SAL
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PTY
9h 45m
1 stop
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2:55 am - 11:05 am
PTY
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SAL
9h 10m
1 stop
$214Avianca
Thu, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 5
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10:15 am - 9:10 pm
SAL
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PTY
9h 55m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 6:30 am
PTY
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SAL
2h 00mnonstop
$224Avianca
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 22
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8:00 am - 1:00 am
SAL
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PTY
16h 00m
1 stop
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2:55 pm - 6:15 am
PTY
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SAL
16h 20m
1 stop
$227Avianca
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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8:00 am - 4:55 pm
SAL
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PTY
7h 55m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 6:15 am
PTY
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SAL
13h 25m
1 stop
$228Avianca
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:30 am - 10:30 am
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PTY
2h 00mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 6:15 am
PTY
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SAL
13h 25m
1 stop
$229Avianca
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:30 am - 10:30 am
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PTY
2h 00mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 8:55 pm
PTY
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SAL
2h 05mnonstop
$230Avianca
Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
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3:45 pm - 6:55 pm
SAL
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PTY
2h 10mnonstop
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9:45 am - 3:40 pm
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SAL
6h 55m
1 stop
$231Avianca
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 23
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3:45 pm - 6:55 pm
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PTY
2h 10mnonstop
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3:50 pm - 4:50 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$232Avianca
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
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12:05 pm - 12:40 am
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PTY
11h 35m
1 stop
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7:50 pm - 8:55 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$233Avianca
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8
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3:45 pm - 6:55 pm
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PTY
2h 10mnonstop
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3:50 pm - 4:50 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$234Avianca
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador 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 Salvador 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 Salvador to Panama City is May, where tickets cost $226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $274 and $274 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Salvador 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $275 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Salvador 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 Salvador 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 Salvador to Panama City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Salvador 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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Avianca

Avianca's Classic fare includes a free checked bag and seat selection, ideal for budget travelers.


Avianca's LifeMiles program offers flexible point transfers from major credit cards for reward travel.

Copa Airlines

Copa's Economy Extra seats offer more space, recommended for comfort on longer flights.


Copa's Showpass system offers digital entertainment via personal devices on newer aircraft.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$127
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from San Salvador to Panama City

When to book flights from San Salvador to Panama City

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Salvador to Panama City was $127 for a one-way ticket and $214 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    Iberia, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Salvador to Panama City flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Salvador to Panama City flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Salvador to Panama City are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $271 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $274 and an overall rating of 6.6.

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $157 or less one-way and $230 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Thursday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Friday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Saturday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Sunday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Thursday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Friday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Saturday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Sunday

Avianca, Copa Airlines

Avianca, Copa Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Salvador 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 Salvador 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
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

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.

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.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

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.

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

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

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

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