Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Panama City

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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Panama City

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Panama City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Panama City flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Panama City

Alternative Los Angeles to Panama City routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles to Panama City? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Los Angeles to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$527
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time6 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week70

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Panama City: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Panama City: Panama City Paitilla, Balboa and Panama City Tocumen International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Panama City is $527. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Panama City.
Copa, United and EVA Air fly direct from Los Angeles to Panama City.
As of November 2024, there are 70 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Panama City.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City is usually November 2024.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Panama City is Panama City Tocumen International – which is 17.9 km away from the centre of Panama City. We've found flights into this airport from $527.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City on Monday, 24 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Panama City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Panama City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Panama City, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is October, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Panama City is Avianca. And the cheapest airline that flies to Balboa Airport is Copa.

How to find cheap flights to Panama City (PTY) from Los Angeles (LAX) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Panama City? Return tickets start from $527 and one-way flights to Panama City from Los Angeles start from $228


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Panama City from Los Angeles from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Panama City start from $228 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best LAX-PTY ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Panama City from Los Angeles.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Los Angeles and Panama City? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Copa
    United
    EVA Air
    Asiana Airlines
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Los Angeles and Panama City. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Panama City, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Los Angeles to Panama City flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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