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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama?
The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Panama from California, with most prices found around $517. If you don’t want to visit Panama in August, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $517.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Panama?
According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Panama from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $628. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Panama for around $688.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Panama?
At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Panama when you can find flight prices for as low as $339. Flying to Panama at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Panama, so prices are often more expensive at around $649 per ticket.
What is the cheapest California to Panama flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Panama?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Panama from California when booking 15 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Panama for around $591 when searching 15 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Panama from California for as low as $544 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on California to Panama flights?
There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Panama flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Panama?
American Airlines, Avianca, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Panama
What airlines fly to Panama?
Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Panama from California according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 70% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Panama. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Panama on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from California to Panama on average per day?
12 flights are operational daily from California to Panama as of April 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 2:00AM, with 61% of flights per day taking off in the morning.
How many flights depart from California to Panama on average per week?
As of April 2025, there are 88 flights per week flying from California to Panama. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.
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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Panama?
Prices for flights from California to Panama refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Panama?
As of April 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Panama.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Panama?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Panama.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Panama can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Panama. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Panama?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Panama is Boeing 767-300, representing 34.88% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 25.20%, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 8.89%, and Boeing 737-900 at 7.09%.
Best airlines flying from California to Panama
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $235 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 1,409 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $291 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,667 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $292 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $330 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.7 2,315 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $373 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,917 reviews |
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Can I find flights from California to Panama with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Panama from California with this policy.
How can momondo help me find flights from California to Panama?
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