Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. One airline flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 3,011 miles (4,845 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Monterrey, Belize City and San Diego and more.
How many miles LAX to PTY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $54 |
| United MileagePlusOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $71.61–76.11 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 27,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60–95.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to PTY
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book LAX to PTY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
LAX to PTY with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus, then Copa Airlines
- Via Belize City (BZE)Alaska Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA, Volaris Costa Rica and 3 more, then Copa AirlinesQ6+2
- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole wayN3
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
+2 - Via San Jose (SJO)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines
- Via Cancun (CUN)Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and 2 more, then Copa Airlines+1
- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more, then Copa Airlines+1
- Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more, then Copa Airlines+1
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more, then Copa Airlines+3
- Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)Cayman Airways the whole way
- Via Tampa (TPA)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
LAX to PTY: common questions
How many miles does LAX to PTY cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. Next cheapest: United MileagePlus (20,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (22,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PTY?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is Los Angeles from Panama City by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Panama City (PTY) are 3,011 miles (4,845 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to PTY award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Panama City?
The most direct connections are through Monterrey (MTY), Belize City (BZE), San Diego (SAN), Guatemala City (GUA) and San Salvador (SAL). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.