Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Panama City
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Panama City
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Panama City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to Panama City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 20,000–24,360 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to Panama City for specific travel dates.
2026-12-03
LAX - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $6.8
2026-11-25
LAX - PTY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $77
2026-12-29
LAX - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $82.7
2026-12-30
LAX - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $143.2
2026-12-03
LAX - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 23,500 Pts + $34.8
2026-12-03
LAX - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 24,360 Pts + $46.8
Los Angeles to Panama City flight facts
Distance
3,011 mi
4,845 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 6h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Panama City
PTY · Tocumen Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Burbank - Panama City · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Santa Ana - Panama City · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Ontario - Panama City · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights San Diego - Panama City · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Tijuana - Panama City · Tijuana is 128 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
LAX - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 101,500 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
LAX - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 108,000 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
LAX - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 110,000 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
LAX - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 116,900 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-29
LAX - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 119,000 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
LAX - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 123,000 Pts + $12.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Distrito de Arraiján (Panama)
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
From 20,000 Pts or $216
Panama City (Panama)
Waldorf Astoria Panama
From 45,000 Pts or $262
Panama City (Panama)
W Panama
From Pts or $267
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Panama City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to Panama City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Panama City.
Los Angeles and Panama City are about 3,011 miles (4,845 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,011-mile straight-line distance takes about 6h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Panama City: Tocumen Intl (PTY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Panama City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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