Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles (PTY - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Panama City to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$580	COPA Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is currently $580
Cheapest one-way flight	$369	Avianca 1 stop 9 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is currently $369
Last-minute weekend getaway	$677	Avianca 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Panama City to Los Angeles is currently $677
Cheapest business class flights	$1,150	Avianca 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is currently $1,150

Fastest flight	6 hr 44 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Panama City to Los Angeles takes 6 hr 44 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 Panama City to Los Angeles is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $475–590
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $620–820

Popular airlines from Panama City to Los Angeles

COPA

Nonstop

from $580

Typical price: $620–960

21 weekly nonstop flights

PTY - LAX Every day
United

from $701

Typical price: $620–880

124 weekly connecting flights

PTY - LAX Every day
Avianca

from $677

Typical price: $530–930

37 weekly connecting flights

PTY - LAX Every day
American

from $703

Typical price: $620–1,050

21 weekly connecting flights

PTY - LAX Every day
Delta

from $704

Typical price: $680–1,400

21 weekly connecting flights

PTY - LAX Every day
Aeromexico

from $1,063

Typical price: $800–6,400

21 weekly connecting flights

PTY - LAX Every day

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

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Panama City to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Panama City to Los Angeles are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $475 to $590.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $580. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $369.

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

The cheapest COPA flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $580, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $701, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $677, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest American flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $703, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $704, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $1,063, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Los Angeles starts at $580 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $369 and departs on Wed, May 6.

6 hr 44 min is the shortest flight time from Panama City to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles.
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 Panama City to Los Angeles 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 Panama City to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, COPA is the most popular. COPA offers 21 nonstop flights per week. COPA flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 124 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Panama City to Los Angeles are:

Avianca offers 37 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 21 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Aeromexico offers 21 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Panama City to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $580. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $369.

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

The cheapest COPA flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $580, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $701, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $677, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest American flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $703, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $704, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Panama City to Los Angeles is $1,063, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.

COPA flies direct from Panama City to Los Angeles.

There are 21 COPA direct flights from Panama City to Los Angeles 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 Panama City and Los Angeles at price $677 is offered by Avianca from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

COPA flies direct from Panama City to Los Angeles.

There are 21 COPA direct flights from Panama City to Los Angeles 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 Panama City to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Panama City and Los Angeles start at $580 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with COPA.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, 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 Panama City and Los Angeles start at $1,150 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Avianca.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Panama City and Los Angeles start at $580 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Panama City to Los Angeles, 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 Panama City and Los Angeles starts at $677 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Avianca.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Panama City and Los Angeles at price $677 is offered by Avianca from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Panama City to Los Angeles, 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.