Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Panama City: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles, where Los Angeles International Airport is located.
With 31 flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most popular route. Copa operates the earliest flight at 00:44. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from LAX to PTY is with Copa at 22:25.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from LAX to Panama City. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City. Begin your journey at LAX and arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from LAX to Panama City that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can enter Panama for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United States. But before booking your cheap tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in approximately 32 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Panama City
R 1,228 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,762. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 2 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAX to Panama City.
The cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City is October. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near PTY if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
After your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 6 minutes by car. Central Panama City is roughly 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 24 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near PAC. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from LAX to Panama City at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Panama City in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City for March to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from LAX to Panama City sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Panama City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Panama City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cinta Costera.
Complete your Panama City trip with a car rental
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