Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Panama to San Francisco?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Panama and San Francisco takes around 7.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Panama and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between Panama and San Francisco is 5351 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between Panama and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Panama?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, Medellín, David, Chiriquí, Cartagena, Bogotá, San José, London, Managua, Cancún, Cali, Chitré, Caracas, Mexico City, Guatemala City, Puerto Vallarta, New York, Belize City, Lima, Barranquilla, Rio de Janeiro.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Panama?

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Panama is mainly served by Tocumen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, Panamá Pacífico International Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Panama?

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The main airport in Panama is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.

Question 8

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Panama and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Panama and San Francisco with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, AeroMéxico.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Panama and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Panama and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Panama and San Francisco?

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Traveling between Panama and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Panama?

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There are a number of airports in and around Panama. The main one is Tocumen International and other nearby airports include Chitre Alonso Valderrama

Question 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Panama and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Panama and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£304
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£677
Cheapest round-trip	£538
Average round-trip	£542
Nonstop flights in May	£727 – £1,236

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART to Downtown San Francisco	30-40 min	fare varies by destination station	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fast, affordable rail option
SamTrans Bus	45-75 min	exact fare required	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	25-50 min	metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	25-50 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	25-50 min	pre-booked flat rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental Car	25-50 min	daily rate; parking extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART via Oakland Airport Connector	45-60 min	includes connector fare	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	affordable rail to SF
Taxi	30-60 min	metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct to SF with luggage

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Copa Airlines	2	2	4	4	2	1	4
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Copa Airlines	2	---	3	3	2	4	4
United Airlines	---	1	1	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 20 total	Daily flights: 2.86 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

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Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Copa Airlines	2	2	4	4	2	3	3
United Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 25 total	Daily flights: 3.57 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Copa Airlines	2	1	4	4	4	4	4
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
AeroMéxico	AMX	AM	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	7°C
February	14°C	8°C
March	15°C	8°C
April	17°C	9°C
May	18°C	10°C
June	20°C	12°C
July	21°C	13°C
August	22°C	14°C
September	22°C	14°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	17°C	10°C
December	13°C	8°C