Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Panama City (SFO - PTY)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Panama City and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$605	Avianca 2 stops 17 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City is currently $605
Cheapest one-way flight	$380	Alaska, Avianca 2 stops 13 hr Thu, May 7	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Panama City is currently $380
Cheapest nonstop flights	$726	COPA Nonstop 8 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City is currently $726
Last-minute weekend getaway	$625	Avianca 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Panama City is currently $625
Cheapest business class flights	$1,434	Aeromexico 1 stop 13 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City is currently $1,434

Fastest flight	7 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Panama City takes 7 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Panama City is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $480–720
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $670–1,250

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Panama City

COPA

Nonstop

from $726

Typical price: $670–1,400

10 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - PTY Every day
United

from $711

Typical price: $650–1,050

87 weekly connecting flights

SFO - PTY Every day
American

from $681

Typical price: $700–1,250

42 weekly connecting flights

SFO - PTY Every day
Avianca

from $605

Typical price: $480–970

29 weekly connecting flights

SFO - PTY Every day
Delta

from $779

Typical price: $810–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

SFO - PTY Every day
Aeromexico

from $1,042

Typical price: $1,050–5,300

19 weekly connecting flights

SFO - PTY Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Panama City

Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY)

Panama City Panama 28 min 11 mi
Panamá Pacífico International Airport (BLB)

Balboa Panama 23 min 7 mi
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

Panama City Panama 14 min 2 mi
Rio Hato Scarlett Martinez International (RIH)

Rio Hato Panama 1 hr 42 min 58 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Panama City

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Panama City are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $480 to $720.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City recently found on Google Flights was with Avianca from $605. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Avianca from $380.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest COPA flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $726, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $711, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $681, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
The cheapest Avianca flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $605, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $779, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $1,042, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City starts at $605 from Mon, Jun 1 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $380 and departs on Thu, May 7.

7 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Panama City.

Panama City is warm and humid year-round. Peak travel is Dec–Jan. Carnival (dates vary, Feb/Mar) is celebrated with street parties and costumed parades. During Semana Santa (dates vary, Mar/Apr), major Christian observances culminate in Easter Sunday. Rainy season is May–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Panama City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Panama City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Panama City.

In terms of nonstop flights, COPA is the most popular. COPA offers 10 nonstop flights per week. COPA flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 87 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Panama City are:

American offers 42 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .
Avianca offers 29 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .
Delta offers 21 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .
Aeromexico offers 19 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Panama City.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City recently found on Google Flights was with Avianca from $605. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Avianca from $380.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest COPA flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $726, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $711, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $681, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
The cheapest Avianca flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $605, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $779, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Francisco to Panama City is $1,042, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 7.

COPA flies direct from San Francisco to Panama City.

There are 10 COPA direct flights from San Francisco to Panama City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Panama City at price $625 is offered by Avianca from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

COPA flies direct from San Francisco to Panama City.

There are 10 COPA direct flights from San Francisco to Panama City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Panama City on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Panama City start at $726 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 8 with COPA.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Panama City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Panama City start at $1,434 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with Aeromexico.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Panama City start at $605 from Mon, Jun 1 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Panama City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Panama City starts at $625 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Avianca.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Panama City at price $625 is offered by Avianca from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Panama City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.