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Los Angeles.$701 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $701, select.
Los Angeles.$753 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with Copa and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $753, select.
Los Angeles.$756 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $756, select.
Los Angeles.$756 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $756, select.
Los Angeles.$759 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.
Los Angeles.$767 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $767, select.
Los Angeles.$770 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.
Los Angeles.$774 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $774, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $767
Jun
from $753
Jul
from $759
Aug
from $756
Sep
from $800
Oct
from $819
Nov
from $841
Dec
from $974
Jan
from $787
Feb
from $842
Mar
from $872
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Direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International

Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Panama City to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$701
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time7 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week81

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International is $701. 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.
7 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International.
Copa, United and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International.
As of May 2025, there are 81 flights per week flying from Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City Tocumen International to Los Angeles International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, 26 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 3 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 Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 10 minutes.

  • Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles two hours behind Panama City.

  • Every week, there are 30 Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 07:21 Copa Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 18:47 with Copa Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PTY to LAX flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Getting to Los Angeles (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Copa Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Copa Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PTY to LAX flights. An exceptional 87.31% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PTY and LAX:

    • El Salvador International Airport

    • La Aurora International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • $368 is the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $701. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from PTY to LAX, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from PTY to LAX is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Tocumen International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that depart PTY arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Tocumen International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near PTY? If you've booked an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from PTY to LAX in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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