Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN) flights
An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $58.59. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 2,912 miles (4,686 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Jose Cabo, Austin and Houston and more.
How many miles PTY to SAN 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 | $58.59–103.59 |
| United MileagePlusOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $84.99–129.99 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $33.59–428.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 25,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $78.39–123.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 90,000 | $33.59–168.59 |
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 PTY to SAN
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PTY to SAN 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
PTY to SAN with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)Copa Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Austin (AUS)Copa Airlines, then Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Copa Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Copa Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Tampa (TPA)Copa Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and 1 more
- Via Denver (DEN)Copa Airlines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Orlando (MCO)Copa Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Copa Airlines, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Copa Airlines, then Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Dulles (IAD)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines and Alaska Airlines
PTY to SAN: common questions
How many miles does PTY to SAN cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $58.59. 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 PTY to SAN?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Panama City from San Diego by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and San Diego (SAN) are 2,912 miles (4,686 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PTY to SAN 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 Panama City and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through San Jose Cabo (SJD), Austin (AUS), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.
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.