Cheap Flights from Panama City to San Salvador from $131

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to San Salvador (PTY-SAL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers one-way fares as low as $131 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PTY to SAL on Thu, May 28), while avianca offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $297 departing on Thu, May 21 and returning on Tue, May 26.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Panama City to San Salvador?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Panama City to San Salvador with the following airlines, including: Copa Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Panama City (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 7 minutes to fly from Panama City (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Panama City to San Salvador?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Panama City to San Salvador is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Panama City to San Salvador?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Panama City to San Salvador. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Copa Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CM816 (12:08)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Panama City to San Salvador?

  To find best deals on flights from Panama City to San Salvador, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 28, with one-way flights priced at just $131.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is avianca.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Salvador travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Panama City (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Panama City to San Salvador is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Panama City to San Salvador on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Panama City to San Salvador on May 28, 2026 with avianca, with prices starting at $131.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Salvador from Panama City?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Salvador, with Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport (PTY-SAL) is by far the most common option on this route: El Salvador International Airport (SAL).

• Is there any time difference between Panama City and San Salvador?

  The time difference between San Salvador and Panama City is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Panama City to San Salvador?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.