Question 1

How long is the flight from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Los Angeles typically takes around 7 hours 44 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 9 hours 55 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Panama City to Los Angeles, averaging around 2 to 3 flights per day, operated by, among others, Copa. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Panama City to Los Angeles are operated by, among others, Copa. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Avianca (via San Salvador). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Panama City to Los Angeles operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Panama City to Los Angeles, there are on average around 2 to 3 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Panama City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Panama City to Los Angeles, there are around 16 to 17 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Panama City to Los Angeles depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Panama City to Los Angeles usually departs at 7:55 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Los Angeles.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Panama City to Los Angeles depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Panama City to Los Angeles usually departs at 6:27 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0316, AV0522 08h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0523, AV0317 09h 15min	Avianca	?	$415
Best option Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 direct CM0360 06h 44min	Return 08/25/26 direct CM0473 06h 33min	Copa Airlines		$812
Panama City Los Angeles Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (GUA) CM0182, AV0640 17h 15min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (GUA) Q64063, CM0361 08h 55min	Copa Airlines, Avianca		$689
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1249, UA1945 10h 32min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (IAH) UA2403, UA1916 18h 29min	United Airlines		$810
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0322, AV0556 16h 15min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0523, AV0317 09h 15min	Avianca	?	$417
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0322, AV0528 08h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0529, AV0323 08h 15min	Avianca		$428
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0322, AV0556 16h 15min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0523, AV0317 09h 15min	Avianca	?	$438
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0322, AV0556 16h 15min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0523, AV0317 09h 15min	Avianca		$443
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0316, AV0522 08h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SAL) AV0523, AV0317 09h 15min	Avianca	?	$588
Panama City Los Angeles	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1249, UA1743 12h 13min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1680, UA1916 16h 53min	United Airlines	?	$717

Roundtrip from	$414.23
Flight duration	min. 07:06 / max. 07:26
Return flight duration	min. 06:38/ max. 06:41
Distance	4851 km
Flights per week	22
Departure airport	Airport Panama City-Tocumen International (PTY)
Departure country	Flights from Panama
Arrival airport	Airport Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure country - Arrival airport	Panama - Los Angeles International Airport, CA
Departure airport - Destination country	Panama City-Tocumen International - United States

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