Direct flights from Panama City to San Diego

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Tocumen International Airport

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San Diego International Airport

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Distance
2,909 miles  ·  (4,682 km)
Flight time
6 hours and 57 minutes
Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800

Panama City to San Diego Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Panama City to San Diego. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from PTY to SAN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit San Diego

What is the best time to visit San Diego?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near San Diego are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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San Diego is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Panama City to San Diego

Airline-specific flight schedules from Panama City to San Diego

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Panama City PTY to San Diego SAN, which is Copa Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Copa Airlines flight schedulefrom Panama City to San Diego

Copa Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Panama City to San Diego Flights

Flights from PTY to SAN are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 13:14 - 14:01. The earliest flight departs at 13:14, the last flight departs at 14:01. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Panama City to San Diego takes 6 hours and 57 minutes. The flight distance between Panama City and San Diego is 2,909 miles (or 4,682 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in San Diego?

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (FAA: CRQ) (CLD).

How many flights per week are there from PTY to SAN?

There are 4 flights per week flying from Panama City to San Diego (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Panama City to San Diego?

6 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City to San Diego.

How far is San Diego from Panama City?

The distance from Panama City to San Diego is 2,909 miles (4,682 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from PTY airport to SAN airport?

Copa Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Panama City to San Diego.

What alliances have direct flights from Panama City to San Diego?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Panama City to San Diego.

What classes are available from Panama City to San Diego?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Panama City to San Diego?

Aircraft types that fly from Panama City to San Diego:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800

What is the earliest flight departing from Panama City to San Diego?

The earliest flight departs at 13:14 from Panama City and arrives at 18:10 at San Diego.

What is the latest flight available from Panama City to San Diego?

The latest flight departs at 14:01 from Panama City and arrives at 18:40 at San Diego.

Popular flights from Panama City via San Diego

Non-stop flights from PTY to SAN

2,909 miles (4,682 km)  ·  6h 57m

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