Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Panama takes around 7.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Panama?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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, London, Bogotá, Cartagena, San José, David, Chiriquí, Guatemala City, Cali, Miami, Cancún, Houston, New York, Boston, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Caracas, Lima, Vancouver, Barranquilla.

Question 6

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, Merced Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County.

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

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Panama?

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

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Panama, 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 10

What flights operate between San Francisco and Panama?

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Traveling between San Francisco and Panama, 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 11

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, Merced Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County

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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Panama 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 San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Panama 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 Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between San Francisco and Panama 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 San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between San Francisco and Panama 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 Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£316
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£729
Cheapest round-trip	£721
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Nonstop flights in July	£655 – £1,190

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi	30-60 min	$30 – $35; fixed rate to city center	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber / Ride-hailing	30-60 min	$18 – $30; varies by demand and route	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Metrobus to Albrook Terminal	60-90 min	$0.25 – $1.25; requires Metro card	every 15-30 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Metro Line 2 connection	45-75 min	$0.35; requires feeder bus to station	every 5-10 min (traffic dependent)	avoiding traffic
Private Transfer / Shuttle	30-60 min	$40 – $70; pre-booked; price per vehicle	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	30-60 min	$35 – $80; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taxi from Albrook	10-20 min	$5 – $10; metered or negotiated	on-demand (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Metro Line 1 from Albrook	15-30 min	$0.35; short walk to station	every 5-10 min	fast and affordable

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
Copa Airlines	1	2	2	2	2	1	2
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
Copa Airlines	---	2	2	2	2	1	2
United Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

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Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
Copa Airlines	1	2	2	4	3	2	2
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Thursday 4 flights

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

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	23°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	30°C	23°C
April	30°C	24°C
May	29°C	25°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	24°C
August	28°C	24°C
September	28°C	24°C
October	28°C	24°C
November	27°C	23°C
December	28°C	23°C