There are 3 ways to get from Panama to San Francisco by plane or car
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Fly from David
best- Fly from David (DAV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DAV - SFO
10h 45m$362–1,316Drive 4,161.7 mi
- Drive from Panama City to San Franciscocar 4,161.7 mi
3d 11h$917–1,324Fly from Tocumen International Airport
- Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PTY - SFO
10h 20m$459–652
David (DAV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panama to San Francisco is to fly which costs $450 - $650 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Panama to San Francisco is to fly which takes 10h 20m and costs $450 - $650.
The distance between Panama and San Francisco is 3241 miles. The road distance is 4186 miles.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Panama to San Francisco, including transfers.
San Francisco is 2h behind Panama. It is currently 6:14 AM in Panama and 4:14 AM in San Francisco.
Yes, the driving distance between Panama to San Francisco is 4186 miles. It takes approximately 3 days 11h to drive from Panama to San Francisco.
There are 833+ hotels available in San Francisco.
What companies run services between Panama and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Copa Airlines and United Airlines fly from David (DAV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from David to San Francisco International Airport via Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from David to San Francisco International Airport via Tocumen International Airport, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from David to San Francisco International Airport via Tocumen International Airport, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–650
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from David to San Francisco International Airport via Tocumen International Airport, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from David to San Francisco International Airport via Tocumen International Airport, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–650
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
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