Award flights from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for PTY→SAN. Lowest economy: 10,500 miles + $77.44 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 46,700 miles + $77.08 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 95,100 miles + $82.68 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 27,500 miles + $77.44 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN) at a glance
- From
- Tocumen International, Panama City, Panama (PTY)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 104 of 317 departure dates checked (Virgin Australia Velocity, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,500 pts + $77.44 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $130.68 | Nonstop | COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $77.08 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,000 pts | Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $141.95 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $235.32 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 104 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $94.88 | Nonstop | COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $97.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 6 | 7 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 43,000 pts + $132.44 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 6 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 64,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 116,800 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 1 | 15 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 298,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Aeromexico (AM) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 40,357 pts + $150.05 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 46,700 pts + $77.08 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 58,000 pts + $146.34Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 118,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 1 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 27,500 pts + $77.44Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $97.44 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 5 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 95,100 pts + $82.68 | 2 stops | COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 22 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $77.44 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $131.14 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,357 pts + $150.05 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 58,000 pts + $146.34Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 118,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $83.04Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $97.44 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 96,100 pts + $77.44 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | — | 40,357 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (9 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 13,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | — | 210,400 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 78,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 298,400 · Smiles (1 date) | 86,900 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 71,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (9 dates) | — | 164,800 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 118,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 22,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | 182,700 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 113,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | 48,200 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 45,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (13 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 17,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | — | 27,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 21,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | — | 27,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 10,500 miles + $77.44; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 46,700 miles + $77.08; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 95,100 miles + $82.68, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 27,500 miles + $77.44 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN)
What's the lowest Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,500 miles + $77.44 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 04:51 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 04:51 UTC). In business class, 46,700 miles + $77.08 with United MileagePlus. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 07:19 UTC for a Nov 6, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 04:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 33 dates, first class 32 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 9 dates, business class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 7 dates, first class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 16 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates, business class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 15 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 11 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates, first class 22 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points can book awards from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Panama City (PTY) to San Diego (SAN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 10,500 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 46,700 miles with MileagePlus (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.