Flying from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is Panama City's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from here.
Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Panama City to San Francisco International Airport flight.
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind Panama City.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the busiest route, with 9 direct services each week. Travel from PTY to SFO on Copa Airlines's 12:38pm flight.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Panama City to SFO. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Nonstop flights from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can be booked from here.
Copa Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport departing from PTY.
Copa ranks first in bookings for flights from PTY to SFO.
With an impressive 85.35% of services landing on schedule, Copa is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Panama City to SFO. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination on time.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
You can get to BLB from the centre of Panama City in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Panama City to SFO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 88% of them landing on schedule.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Have a late flight from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near SFO and hit the lights earlier:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Panama City to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, ₹ 31,612 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 65,574. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Panama City to SFO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Panama City to San Francisco International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). July is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Panama City to SFO plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Francisco right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City to San Francisco International Airport:
Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies - Alamo Square are just two of the major attractions to add to your San Francisco itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres east of San Francisco, a visit to Fresno will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco, Sacramento is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum.