
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Panama City
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Panama City
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–25,000 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 Francisco to Panama City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
SFO - PTY
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,000 Pts + $12.4

2026-11-23
SFO - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,000 Pts + $6.8

2026-12-13
SFO - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,000 Pts + $6.8

2026-11-21
SFO - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,000 Pts + $12.4

2026-11-23
SFO - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $77.2

2026-11-21
SFO - PTY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $125

San Francisco to Panama City flight facts
Distance
3,321 mi
5,344 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 7h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Panama City
PTY · Tocumen Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Panama City · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SFO - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 75,500 Pts + $12.4

Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SFO - PTY
First | 2 Stops
From 116,500 Pts + $12.4

Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SFO - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 131,800 Pts + $6.8

Premium cabin
2026-12-13
SFO - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 131,800 Pts + $6.8

Premium cabin
2026-12-22
SFO - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 131,800 Pts + $6.8

Premium cabin
2026-12-24
SFO - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 131,800 Pts + $6.8

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 San Francisco 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 Francisco to Panama City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Panama City.
San Francisco and Panama City are about 3,321 miles (5,344 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,321-mile straight-line distance takes about 7h 15m 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 San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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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