On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Panama City — San Diego route. Flights covering a distance of 4,676 km operate regularly, with an average of about 3 flights per week.
The main carrier on this route is Copa Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so to find the best deals, use the low price calendar and the price trend chart provided below.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Panama City — San Diego by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,328 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,847 in r. 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.
Panama City → San Diego, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 2,084 | low | May | AED 2,329 | medium | Sep | AED 1,963 | low |
| Feb | AED 2,084 | low | Jun | AED 3,065 | high | Oct | AED 1,963 | low |
| Mar | AED 2,700 | high | Jul | AED 2,945 | high | Nov | AED 2,329 | medium |
| Apr | AED 2,329 | medium | Aug | AED 2,579 | medium | Dec | AED 3,065 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, when the average maximum reaches 26.1°C with minimal rainfall. The coolest and rainiest weather is observed in March, with temperatures around 16.9°C and higher humidity.
The most budget-friendly flight is available in October — ticket prices start AED 1,328. Prices peak at the beginning of the year, particularly in January, when the minimum fare starts AED 1,878.
A good compromise for your trip would be July: comfortable weather combined with a relatively favorable price starting AED 1,396. Winter months are best avoided if your goal is to find the cheapest flight options.
On the route between Panama City and San Diego, the primary carrier is Copa Airlines, which operates regular flights. A total of about 3 departures per week are available, allowing you to conveniently plan your trip based on the current schedule. Details on days of the week and aircraft types can be explored in the interactive list of airlines below.
Flights Panama City — San Diego depart from Tocumen International Airport and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and arrive at San Diego International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 4,676 km. The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Regular flights to San Diego are operated by Copa Airlines (CM), providing consistent connectivity between the cities.
All flights arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Information on how to get to the city center can be found in the corresponding section.
To find the best deals, we recommend using the price trend chart and booking your seats in advance, as prices typically increase closer to the departure date.
Yes, to visit San Diego, citizens of most countries require a U.S. visa in advance. We recommend checking current requirements at the consulate before purchasing tickets.
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