PTY - LAX

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£523
Typical prices: £333-£515
United Airlines
Mon 15/2Mon 22/2
PTY - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£662
Typical prices: £464-£561
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/2Thu 18/2
PTY - LAX • Direct
Advice from real travellers
On Copa, bring your own food and a screen for the flight.
At PTY, Copa may add gate security; reach the gate early to beat lines.
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You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 6h 55m
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles (PTY-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Panama City to Los Angeles

Mon, 15 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
United Airlines Logo
16:41 - 23:44PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
10h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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06:00 - 17:12LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£523United Airlines
Mon, 15 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
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15:41 - 23:37PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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08:10 - 18:38LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£530United Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb
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08:55 - 18:10PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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00:59 - 19:38LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
15h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£553United Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan
United Airlines Logo
16:41 - 23:44PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
10h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 19:38LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
16h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£559United Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
United Airlines Logo
16:41 - 07:49PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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00:30 - 14:45LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
11h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£559United Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan
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11:35 - 18:10PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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05:45 - 19:38LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
10h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£565United Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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16:41 - 07:47PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 06m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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00:59 - 17:12LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
13h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£582United Airlines
Sun, 20 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
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08:55 - 23:23PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
17h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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05:50 - 17:12LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£588United Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
United Airlines Logo
16:41 - 08:46PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
19h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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23:59 - 17:12LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
14h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£594United Airlines
Sat, 26 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
United Airlines Logo
08:55 - 18:10PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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00:59 - 17:12LAX  Los Angeles-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
13h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£595United Airlines
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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.

How much is a return flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Panama City usually cost between £506 and £666 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £523 on United Airlines (15 Feb–3 Mar).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Panama City to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost £464 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £554 and £551 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Panama City to Los Angeles, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£286
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% 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.
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Flights from Panama City to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Panama City to Los Angeles 
AFlew with Copa Airlines-Jan 2026
Bring your own food and your own screen because you won’t have any for the next couple of hours.
LisaFlew with Copa Airlines-Mar 2025
You have to go through an additional security clearance at the actual gate, and there was a long line so I'd get to the gate right when it opens to avoid the additional long line.

FAQs for booking flights from Panama City to Los Angeles

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Los Angeles was £286 for a one-way ticket and £523 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.

  • 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.

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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

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Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

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Friday

Copa Airlines

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Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

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