International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Panama City
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). 3,011 miles, 5h 50m nonstop.
LAX to PTY at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,011 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN10 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 21all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadPanama City vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Panama City
Round trips from $202
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Oct 13.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Panama City
10 airlines fly nonstop with 21 departures a day combined, plus 9 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $50
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA, RDU, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Panama City (PTY)4 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Panama City (PTY)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Panama City (PTY)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Panama City (PTY)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to PTY nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $202; September 2026 is the most expensive at $234 and up, a difference of $32 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Panama City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to Panama CityLos Angeles to Panama City: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Panama City?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY) takes about 5h 50m gate to gate, covering 3,011 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PTY?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air and Copa Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY), with 21 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, GDL and YYZ.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Panama City?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY), starting at $202 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Panama City flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City?
Panama City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and PTY on America/Panama time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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