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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
SMFPTYIAH

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 Houston (IAH) PTY
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m
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2
SAC Atlanta (ATL) PTY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 11m
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3
SAC Los Angeles (LAX) PTY
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 18m
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SAC Denver (DEN) PTY
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 38m
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SAC San Francisco (SFO) PTY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 21m
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SAC Chicago (ORD) PTY
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~10h 46m
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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
5,316 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.

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