San Salvador to Panama City SAL → PTY
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest return found recently is $314 with avianca airlines, 13 Nov – 15 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $308 with avianca airlines El Salvador, 23 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $324 to $338.
Cheapest return found recently
$314
13 Nov – 15 Nov · avianca airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Leaves 11:05 p.m. · Return leaves 5:30 a.m. · 4 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$314
13 Nov – 15 Nov · avianca airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Leaves 11:05 p.m. · Return leaves 5:30 a.m. · 4 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$314 13 Nov – 15 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $298 to $327.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 25 Oct to 12 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct – 4 Dec | $336 | avianca airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Nov – 15 Nov | $314 | avianca airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov | $327 | Copa Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $343 | Copa Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $314.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, Copa Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $300 to $308.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$308
23 Jan 2027 · avianca airlines El Salvador
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Leaves 11:05 p.m. · 2 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$308
23 Jan 2027 · avianca airlines El Salvador
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Leaves 11:05 p.m. · 2 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$308 23 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$269 26 Octfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $265 to $300.
At $308, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 26 Oct to 23 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 23 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | $269 | avianca airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov | $300 | Copa Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $308 | avianca airlines El Salvador | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $308 | avianca airlines El Salvador | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Jan 2027 | $308 | avianca airlines El Salvador | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $269.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines El Salvador, avianca airlines, Copa Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Salvador to Panama City
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Nov – 15 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Salvador to Panama City?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $322 | $298 | +2% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $331 | $327 | +5% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $321 | $309 | +2% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $317 | $312 | +0% | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $316 | $314 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $274 | $265 | +1% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $272 | $269 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $302 | $300 | +11% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $300 | $270 | +10% | 16 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Nov – 15 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work