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Flights from Sacramento to Panama City
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Panama City. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Atlanta, about 9h 18m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 18m
Sacramento to Panama City at a glance
Fastest journey9h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Sacramento 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.
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SAC Los Angeles (LAX) PTY
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
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SAC Denver (DEN) PTY
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
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SAC Chicago (ORD) PTY
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
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
- 5,316 km3,301 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 18mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hPanama City vs Sacramento
- Currency in Panama City
- USD
- Airports
- SMF → PTY
Flights from Sacramento to Panama City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Panama City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Panama City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,316 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Panama City?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX) and Denver (DEN). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Panama City?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Panama City: Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Panama City?
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.





