International route
Cheap flights from Panama City to Los Angeles
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 3,011 miles, 6h 25m nonstop.
PTY to LAX 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
- 6h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN10 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 21all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h behindLos Angeles vs Panama City
Panama City to Los Angeles
Round trips from $183
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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 Panama City to Los Angeles
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?
Panama CityLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Los Angeles
- Panama City (PTY) to Santa Ana (SNA)4 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Panama City (PTY) to Burbank (BUR)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Panama City (PTY) to Ontario (ONT)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Panama City (PTY) to Long Beach (LGB)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly PTY to LAX 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $183; September 2026 is the most expensive at $241 and up, a difference of $58 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% 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.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Panama City. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine
Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.
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Search Panama City to Los AngelesPanama City to Los Angeles: common questions
How long is the flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Panama City (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 6h 25m 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 PTY to LAX?
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 Panama City (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX), 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 Panama City to Los Angeles?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Panama City (PTY) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $183 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Panama City to Los Angeles 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 Panama City and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Panama City. PTY is on America/Panama time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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