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Cheap Flight Deals from Panama City to Los Angeles (PTY-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Panama City to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Panama City to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Panama City to Los Angeles.
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Avianca Logo
11:05 - 23:10PTY-LAX
14h 05m2 stops
Avianca Logo
23:50 - 14:45LAX-PTY
12h 55m1 stop
£370Avianca
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Sun, 11 May - Wed, 28 May
Avianca Logo
11:05 - 23:10PTY-LAX
14h 05m2 stops
Avianca Logo
00:30 - 16:30LAX-PTY
38h 00m2 stops
£391Avianca
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Sun, 11 May - Tue, 27 May
Avianca Logo
15:40 - 23:10PTY-LAX
9h 30m1 stop
Avianca Logo
00:30 - 10:25LAX-PTY
7h 55m1 stop
£395Avianca
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Sun, 11 May - Tue, 27 May
Copa Airlines Logo
07:40 - 12:31PTY-LAX
6h 51mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
01:59 - 10:35LAX-PTY
6h 36mdirect
£399Copa Airlines
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Thu, 28 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
Delta Logo
14:12 - 08:40PTY-LAX
20h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:50 - 12:54LAX-PTY
11h 04m1 stop
£403Delta
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
07:40 - 12:47PTY-LAX
7h 07mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
22:14 - 06:37LAX-PTY
6h 23mdirect
£411Copa Airlines
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Mon, 16 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 21:55PTY-LAX
13h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 18:37LAX-PTY
22h 27m1 stop
£422United Airlines
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
11:56 - 16:43PTY-LAX
6h 47mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
22:14 - 06:37LAX-PTY
6h 23mdirect
£423Copa Airlines
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 13:31PTY-LAX
24h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
00:56 - 18:37LAX-PTY
15h 41m1 stop
£435United Airlines
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Mon, 9 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Delta Logo
14:12 - 00:41PTY-LAX
12h 29m1 stop
Delta Logo
17:00 - 12:54LAX-PTY
17h 54m2 stops
£3,316Delta
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Fri, 29 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep

Expert advice for your flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
PTY

For U.S.-bound travelers, expect a secondary security screening at the gate. Arrive early to avoid delays.

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LAX

For taxis and rideshares, head to LAX-it. Walking can be faster than the shuttle due to traffic.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to Los Angeles flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Panama City, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, 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 Panama City to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost £391 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £492 and £465 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Panama City to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £808, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Panama City to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Panama City to Los Angeles

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£233
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Panama City to Los Angeles

  • Which is the best way to connect from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    If you are in a hurry, consider using the rental cars located at the airport to get to the city center. You’ll be served by Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, and Avis car rental agencies, whose offices are located at the baggage claim area at the Arrivals Terminal. Alternatively, you may consider using the free Green Line G shuttle that will drop you at the Metro Rail Station to catch the train to the city center.

  • Which special services do people with reduced mobility get on flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    PTY and LAX feature wheelchair and wheelchair attendants at both arrival and departure areas of the airport. To access these services, you need to inform your airline while reserving the ticket. PTY and LAX feature ramps, escalators, and telephone booths in the baggage claim areas.

  • What special services do airlines from Panama City and Los Angeles offer for business and first-class travelers?

    Business and first-class travelers under the economy are likely to enjoy their flight from Panama City to Los Angeles. This is because the airlines operating this route serve complimentary food and beverage to their customers at the lounges. You’ll also enjoy traveling in the premium spacious seats and resting on their lie-flat beds.

  • Which other nearby cities are served by the Los Angeles International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport serves as the arrival airport for Huntington Park, Commerce, Maywood, and Walnut Park - some of the nearby cities to Los Angeles. You may extend your holiday vacation by visiting these cities once you arrive in Los Angeles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles was £310 for a one-way ticket and £492 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    Panama City airport is called Panama City Tocumen Intl and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Panama City to Los Angeles.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

  • Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles leave from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serving as the destination. The most convenient and affordable method of transportation for connections from Downtown Panama City to PTY is the FlyAway shuttle. In case you’re in a hurry, you may use a town car or a taxi.
  • If you are flying from Panama City to Los Angeles with children, you might choose to book flights on United or American Airlines. You will fly comfortably with your child on any of these airlines because of the roomy seats and extra legroom coaches in the cabins. You will have priority boarding while flying with your children on these airlines.
  • Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), La Aurora International Airport (GUA), and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are the three airports with the most layovers for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles. If you book your ticket with Avianca, BOG will be the location of your layover. However, the layover airports for Volaris Costa Rica and Wingo are SJO and GUA.
  • If you want to minimize your carbon footprint, consider purchasing a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles on a more environmentally friendly airline. Copa Airlines and Delta features eco-friendly flights from PTY to LAX. By converting to more fuel-efficient engines, both airlines have formed programs to reduce their carbon emissions.
  • When booking a ticket from Panama City to Los Angeles with your pet, Copa Airlines or Avianca are suitable airline options to take into account. Copa Airlines charges the least for pets compared to United Airlines and Delta Airlines. Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh no more than 20 lbs. overall, including the weight of the carrier, in order to travel in the cabin with you.
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Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to Los Angeles?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Panama City to Los Angeles

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