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Among airlines operating San Salvador to Panama City flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between San Salvador and Panama City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Copa Airlines
• Avianca

Flights from San Salvador to Panama City usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Copa Airlines: a cabin 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, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £214 return and stopover options via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) at £222.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £65–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from San Salvador to Panama City most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 72% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 28% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the San Salvador to Panama City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £210 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £218, a difference of £8. 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 San Salvador to Panama City route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Panama City flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Salvador to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 04:54 and lands at 07:02
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 01:13.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of £214. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Salvador to Panama City takes 2h 08m, covering 721 miles.

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.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £309, which is 195% above the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 31m, compared to 10h 05m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Panama City is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

Return flights from San Salvador to Panama City range from £196 to £233, with an average of £214 over the past 12 months. Anything below £196 counts as a good deal.