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Flights from Oakland to Panama City

There are no direct flights from Oakland to Panama City. The easiest way is one stop via San Diego or Las Vegas, about 10h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 11m
OAKPTYSAN

Oakland to Panama City at a glance

Fastest journey10h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Diego or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Oakland to Panama City

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
OAK San Diego (SAN) PTY
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 15m
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2
OAK Las Vegas (LAS) PTY
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 11m
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3
OAK Mexico City (MEX) PTY
Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 18m
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4
OAK Guadalajara (GDL) PTY
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 23m
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5
OAK Los Angeles (LAX) PTY
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 14m
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OAK San Salvador (SAL) PTY
Leg 1: Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,340 km3,316 miles
Journey time
10h 11mestimate
Time difference
+3hPanama City vs Oakland
Currency in Panama City
USD
Airports
OAK → PTY

Flights from Oakland to Panama City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Oakland to Panama City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Diego, Las Vegas and Mexico City. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Panama City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,340 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Panama City?
The best connecting points are San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS), Mexico City (MEX) and Guadalajara (GDL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Oakland and Panama City?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Panama City: Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Panama City?
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.

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