San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) 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 San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY): 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 SAN 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 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60 |
| 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 SAN to PTY
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SAN 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
SAN to PTY with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Austin (AUS)Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more, then Copa Airlines+1
- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more, then Copa Airlines+1
- Via Orlando (MCO)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more, then Copa Airlines+1
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then Copa Airlines
SAN to PTY: common questions
How many miles does SAN 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 SAN to PTY?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is San Diego from Panama City by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Panama City (PTY) 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 SAN 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 San Diego and Panama City?
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.