SAL - PTY

$129 Find Cheap Flights from San Salvador to Panama City

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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

Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 5
Avianca Logo
12:20 pm - 9:10 pmSAL-PTY
7h 50m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 9:20 pmPTY-SAL
8h 50m1 stop
$140Avianca
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
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7:30 am - 10:25 amSAL-PTY
1h 55mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
$261Avianca
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
Avianca Logo
10:05 pm - 8:55 amSAL-PTY
9h 50m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 4:35 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
$266Avianca
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
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9:25 am - 4:30 pmSAL-PTY
6h 05m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 6:00 amPTY-SAL
13h 35m1 stop
$267Avianca
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Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 10
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11:50 am - 2:45 pmSAL-PTY
1h 55mnonstop
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10:05 pm - 9:15 amPTY-SAL
12h 10m1 stop
$269Avianca
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
Avianca Logo
10:05 pm - 8:55 amSAL-PTY
9h 50m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 9:05 pmPTY-SAL
1h 55mnonstop
$271Avianca
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 11
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9:25 am - 9:10 pmSAL-PTY
10h 45m1 stop
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3:20 am - 9:15 amPTY-SAL
6h 55m1 stop
$272Avianca
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 22
Avianca Logo
11:50 am - 2:45 pmSAL-PTY
1h 55mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 9:30 amPTY-SAL
12h 35m1 stop
$274Avianca
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Mon, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 8
Copa Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 8:11 amSAL-PTY
2h 06mnonstop
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10:28 pm - 11:35 pmPTY-SAL
2h 07mnonstop
$281Copa Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 7
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1:42 pm - 4:51 pmSAL-PTY
2h 09mnonstop
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10:28 pm - 11:35 pmPTY-SAL
2h 07mnonstop
$305Copa 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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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 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 November, where tickets cost $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $269 and $260 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 $274 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $140 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, and Delta 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 $249 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 $251 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 $152 or less one-way and $260 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

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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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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1475 reviews
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreJohnnie, Jul 2025CTG - PTY
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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.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

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 was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

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.

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.

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