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Panama City to Los Angeles (PTY-LAX): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Copa Airlines flies nonstop between Panama City (PTY) and Los Angeles (LAX), roughly 22 times a week. With Copa Airlines operating this route so often, premium seats still turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every PTY to LAX departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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3,012 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every PTY to LAX departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Panama City to Los Angeles to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each PTY to LAX departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Panama City to Los Angeles nonstop

Carriers operating PTY to LAX nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Copa Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about PTY to LAX

How far is Los Angeles from Panama City?
PTY to LAX covers about 3,012 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to LAX?
Copa Airlines is currently the only airline flying PTY to LAX nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Copa Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from PTY to LAX?
About 22 nonstop flights a week run between Panama City and Los Angeles in the current schedule, operated by Copa Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on PTY to LAX?
Open the PTY to LAX calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Panama City to Los Angeles route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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