SAL - PTY

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

Mon, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 5
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8:30 am - 11:41 amSAL-PTY
2h 11mnonstop
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7:10 pm - 8:23 pmPTY-SAL
2h 13mnonstop
$181Copa Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
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8:30 am - 11:41 amSAL-PTY
2h 11mnonstop
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10:28 pm - 11:37 pmPTY-SAL
2h 09mnonstop
$186Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 21
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11:50 am - 2:45 pmSAL-PTY
1h 55mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 4:25 pmPTY-SAL
3h 55m1 stop
$194Avianca
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Sun, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 21
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10:25 pm - 12:35 pmSAL-PTY
13h 10m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 9:20 pmPTY-SAL
8h 50m1 stop
$202Avianca
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Tue, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 23
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1:20 pm - 4:15 pmSAL-PTY
1h 55mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
$209Avianca
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Fri, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 23
Copa Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:41 amSAL-PTY
2h 11mnonstop
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11:33 am - 12:42 pmPTY-SAL
2h 09mnonstop
$215Copa Airlines
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Thu, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 17
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8:30 am - 11:41 amSAL-PTY
2h 11mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
Sat, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 17
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1:40 pm - 4:51 pmSAL-PTY
2h 11mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
Thu, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 16
United Airlines Logo
10:41 pm - 4:12 pmSAL-PTY
16h 31m2 stops
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9:45 am - 9:35 pmPTY-SAL
12h 50m1 stop
$687United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 17
United Airlines Logo
10:41 pm - 4:12 pmSAL-PTY
16h 31m2 stops
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9:45 am - 9:35 pmPTY-SAL
12h 50m1 stop
$704United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Salvador to Panama City

 
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.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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.

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.

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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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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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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, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 November, where tickets cost $206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $269 and $265 respectively.

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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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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 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 $86 for a one-way ticket and $181 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, Air Canada, 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?

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

  • 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 $255 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $252 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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 $167 or less one-way and $243 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Salvador to Panama City?

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

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

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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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1428 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Food
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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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

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2025BOG - PTY
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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.

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

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

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.

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

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

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