Flights San Salvador — Panama City

Cheap flights San Salvador — Panama City

Below you can see the best deals on flights San Salvador — Panama City for upcoming dates. Direct and connecting flights from various airlines — compare prices and choose the right ticket.

The lowest price for the next 2 months is on 3 July, from AED 598.

Top 10 cheap flights San Salvador — Panama City

Direct flights San Salvador — Panama City

Direct flight options for San Salvador — Panama City with no stopovers on upcoming dates. A direct flight is faster and more convenient — especially when travelling with luggage or children.

The fastest direct flight is operated by Avianca — travel time is 2 h.

Top 10 direct flights San Salvador — Panama City

About the San Salvador — Panama City flight

On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from San Salvador to Panama City. The distance between the cities is 1,180 km, and flight frequency reaches approximately 24 flights per week.

Airlines such as CM and AV operate flights on this route. Ticket prices are constantly changing, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to choose the best offer and reviewing information on how to get to the departure airport and how to arrange a transfer from the terminal upon arrival.

Return route:return route: flights Panama City → San Salvador

Flight schedule San Salvador — Panama City

The table shows direct flights San Salvador → Panama City on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h. Regular flights are operated by Copa Airlines and Avianca. Departures from El Salvador International Airport and Ilopango airports, arrivals at Tocumen International Airport and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport.

For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.

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Flight ticket prices by day: San Salvador — Panama City

Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San Salvador — Panama City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 522 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 678 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.

Prices by month

San Salvador → Panama City, average one-way price

Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level
Jan	AED 1,003	high	May	AED 802	medium	Sep	AED 752	low
Feb	AED 953	high	Jun	AED 852	medium	Oct	AED 777	low
Mar	AED 852	medium	Jul	AED 953	high	Nov	AED 827	medium
Apr	AED 953	high	Aug	AED 903	medium	Dec	AED 1,003	high

Some values are estimated based on seasonality.

When to fly

The climate in Panama City is characterized by consistently high temperatures throughout the year. The hottest month is March, with daily highs reaching 30.1°C, while the period from June to November is marked by heavy rainfall, peaking in July with up to 31 rainy days.

In terms of savings, the most budget-friendly month to fly from San Salvador is December—ticket prices start AED 522. The highest fares are observed in March, when the minimum price starts AED 678.

December can be considered the optimal time for booking, as it combines low flight costs with the start of the dry season. It is worth avoiding trips in March if your main goal is to minimize travel expenses.

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How to get the best deal on a San Salvador — Panama City ticket

Choose direct Copa Airlines flights, as this carrier offers the highest frequency of departures and convenient connections through its hub in Panama.
Use the low-price calendar on the page to catch offers AED 522, which are most commonly found with early booking.
Pay attention to the baggage allowance rules for Avianca, as basic fares may only include carry-on luggage.
Book tickets at least 4 weeks before your departure date to avoid the significant price increases typical for this regional route.

Airlines

Regular air service on this route is provided by 2 airlines, the main ones being Copa Airlines and Avianca. About 24 flights are operated weekly, including direct flights, allowing you to choose a convenient schedule. Detailed information about each carrier's schedule and route options can be found in the list below.

Copa AirlinesCM
16x/week
WebsiteFleet: 10316.1M pax/year
- Direct flight SAL → PTY16x/week
  Duration
  2h 12m
  Days
  un,MonS
68.1%Open →
AviancaAV
8x/week
WebsiteFleet: 14032M pax/year
- Direct flight SAL → PTY8x/week
  Duration
  2h
  Days
  un,MonS
31.9%Open →

Cities and airports on the San Salvador — Panama City route

Flights San Salvador — Panama City depart from El Salvador International Airport and Ilopango and arrive at Tocumen International Airport and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.

Departure

San Salvador

SAL

El Salvador

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country El Salvador

Arrival

Panama City

PTY

Panama

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country Panama

Departure airports

El Salvador International AirportSAL
About the airport
IlopangoILS
About the airport

Arrival airports

Tocumen International AirportPTY
About the airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPAC
About the airport

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Frequently asked questions about the San Salvador — Panama City flight

How long is the flight from San Salvador to Panama City?

The average direct flight time for a distance of 1,180 km is between 1 hour 25 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes, depending on the specific flight.

Which airlines fly this route?

Regular flights between the cities are operated by Copa Airlines (CM) and Avianca (AV).

Are there direct flights?

Yes, direct air service is available on this route, with about 24 such flights operated weekly.

How much is the cheapest ticket?

Flight prices are dynamic and depend on the season; the current minimum can be found by using the low-price calendar on this page.

Which airport does the flight arrive at?

Most international flights from San Salvador arrive at Panama's main airport — Tocumen (PTY).

Where else you can fly from San Salvador

Los Angeles∙3 July

AED 780

Washington, D.C.∙9 July

Guatemala City∙13 July

AED 475

Bogota∙29 June

AED 758

San Pedro Sula∙16 July

San Francisco∙17 July

AED 919

Managua∙18 July

AED 1,163

Where else you can fly to Panama City from

Guatemala City∙3 July

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