El Salvador to Panama · 721 miles (1,161 km)

San Salvador (SAL) to Panama City (PTY) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Panama City (PTY): AVIANCA and Copa Airlines. The two airports are 721 miles (1,161 km) apart. AVIANCA and Copa Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Managua, San Jose and Comayagua and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SAL to PTY

AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SAL to PTY with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines

SAL to PTY with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Managua (MGA)AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA the whole way
Via Comayagua (XPL)AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA and TAGAirlines, then Copa Airlines
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Via Medellin (MDE)AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
Via Cancun (CUN)AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way

SAL to PTY: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAL to PTY?

AVIANCA (Star Alliance) and Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Panama City (PTY).

How far is San Salvador from Panama City by plane?

San Salvador (SAL) and Panama City (PTY) are 721 miles (1,161 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SAL to PTY award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SAL to PTY cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAL to PTY with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between San Salvador and Panama City?

The most direct connections are through Managua (MGA), San Jose (SJO), Comayagua (XPL), San Pedro Sula (SAP) and Guatemala City (GUA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Jose.

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.