Cheap Flights from San Diego to Panama City
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Panama City
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Panama City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–45,000 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 San Diego to Panama City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-19
SAN - ECP
Economy | 2 Stops
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
SAN - ECP
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 22,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-19
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-21
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops
From 42,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-19
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
San Diego to Panama City flight facts
Distance
1,849 mi
2,976 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Panama City
ECP · Northwest Florida Beaches Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Pensacola · Pensacola is 83 mi from Panama City
Flights San Diego - Tallahassee · Tallahassee is 86 mi from Panama City
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops
From 42,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SAN - ECP
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego 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 San Diego to Panama City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Panama City.
San Diego and Panama City are about 1,849 miles (2,976 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,849-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Panama City: Northwest Florida Beaches Intl (ECP).
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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