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Among airlines operating Panama City to Los Angeles flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Los Angeles.

Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 822 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to C$ 1,008 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Panama City to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 0% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Panama City to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 920 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 970, a difference of C$ 50. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to Los Angeles route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Los Angeles flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 2:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:33 pm and lands at 1:25 am.

The flight takes about 6h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 27% above the route average of C$ 940. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Panama City to Los Angeles takes 6h 52m, covering 7,793 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 853 to C$ 4,766. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 524, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Los Angeles flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 50m, compared with 10h 02m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 10h 58m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Panama City (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles range from C$ 863 to C$ 1,102, with an average of C$ 940 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 863 counts as a good deal.