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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Panama City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Los Angeles to Panama City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Panama City is September, where tickets cost C$ 681 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,141 and C$ 951 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Panama City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Panama City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Panama City?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to Panama City.
There is just one airline that flies from Los Angeles to Panama City direct and that is Copa Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Copa Airlines for the route is C$ 706.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Panama City per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Panama City, with an average flight time of 6h 22m. The most common departure time is 1:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 24 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Panama City?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to Panama City?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 1:56 am and will be landing in Panama City at 10:21 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to Panama City?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Panama City jets off at 10:25 pm and lands at 6:42 am.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Panama City

  • Are there any special services I can enjoy at LAX?

    At LAX, you can enjoy relaxing services at the airport’s remarkable Be Relax Spa. Located on Terminal 1’s Airside, this superb spa boasts experienced professionals and high-quality spa equipment and oils. Thus, you can rest assured of enjoying outstanding spa services at this spa.

  • Can I get medical first aid while at LAX?

    In case you feel a slight headache or sustain a slight injury, you can get medical assistance before your flight to Panama City at LAX’s first aid office, on the Upper/Departure Level of the airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal.

  • What is the fastest way to travel from PTY to Panama City?

    If you’d like to cover the distance between PTY to Panama City as quickly as possible, you should board one of the taxis parked outside the airport. On the other hand, if you want to travel affordably, it’s in your best interest to board one of the public buses that serve the route.

  • Can I rent a car at PTY?

    If you’d like to rent a car once you land at PTY, you’ll be able to do so, as the airport features counters for car rental agencies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National. As the counters are all within the airport’s terminal, you won’t need ground transportation to get to any.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Panama City flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Aeromexico, Avianca, and JetBlue.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    The Boeing 767-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Panama City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Panama City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Panama City?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 333 or less one-way and C$ 772 or less round-trip.
  • The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the US. This being the case, you’ll encounter lengthy lines at this airport's security checkpoints. On numerous occasions, passengers have missed their flights after being delayed at its tedious security checkpoints. To avoid such a fate, on the date you’re scheduled to board your flight at this airport, you should get to it at least 2h ahead of your flight.
  • If you’re an aviation enthusiast, while waiting for your flight at LAX, you can check out different flights landing at and taking off from this airport at its Observation Deck. It is situated in the middle of the Central Terminal.
  • In case you are traveling with your baby to Panama City, you can privately breastfeed him/her as you wait for your flight at LAX, as this elite airport features numerous nursing rooms. They are located near Gate 13 in Terminal 1, between Gates 21B and 23 in Terminal 2, by the parlor in Terminal 3, by Sunglass Hut in Terminal 4, by the food court in Terminal 5, by Gate 64B in Terminal 6, and by Ashland Hill between Terminals 7 and 8.
  • Before departing Panama City Airport (PTY), you can catch your breath at the airport’s Tocumen Royal Salon on the 3rd floor of the airport’s airside or The Lounge Panama by Global Lounge Network near Gate 115. You’ll be able to rest at either of these lounges, as they feature comfy seats, strategically-placed TVs, and clean washrooms. You'll also get the chance to shower at the Lounge Panama by Global Lounge Network.
  • If you need help at PTY, head to the airport’s information desk in the Main Hall found on the airport’s landside. You’ll get all the information you need at this desk, given that it is operated by informed airport staff.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Los Angeles to Panama City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Tocumen Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, EVA Air, +1 more

Asiana Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2806 reviews
8.3Crew
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

8.0 ExcellentAntonio, Mar. 2024LAX - PTY
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Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

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One-way flight deals

directEVA Air
6h 37mLAX-PTY
directCopa Airlines
6h 37mLAX-PTY
directAsiana Airlines
6h 37mLAX-PTY
directUnited Airlines
6h 37mLAX-PTY

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Los Angeles - Panama City Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

Panama City (PTY)Panama

Return flight deals:

Panama City - Los Angeles

Cabin classes:

C$ 6,612
C$ 742

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