Direct flights begin from San Diego to Panama
San Diego International Airport Photo by Chris Stone San Diegans can now expedition direct to Panama thanks to a new airline way that opened this week from San Diego International Airport to Panama City through Copa Airlines The launch of our San Diego journey marks a major milestone in solidifying our connectivity on the West Coast of the United States explained Pedro Heilbron chief executive officer of Copa Airlines before the inaugural flight Wednesday night This new destination not only broadens the geographic reach of our operations but also reinforces our role as a bridge between Latin America and strategic regions across the continent through the Hub of the Americas In addition to meeting growing demand for business academic and leisure excursion to Southern California this track also opens new opportunities for travelers to discover the wonders of our country through the Panama Stopover initiative The flight will operate four times a week on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays departing from Tocumen International Airport at p m and arriving at San Diego International Airport at p m both local times The return flight will run the same days leaving San Diego at p m and arriving in Panama at a m We are thrilled to welcome Copa Airlines to San Diego International Airport and celebrate this exciting new nonstop utility to Panama City reported Kimberly Becker president and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority This new direction will open the gateway for Southern Californians to nearly destinations in Latin America and beyond through connecting flights in Panama City This path will boost opportunities for business and leisure tour to Central and South America like never before We look forward to a prosperous partnership with Copa Copa Airlines operates an average of more than daily flights connecting more than destinations in countries across North Central and South America and the Caribbean The launch of a direct flight between San Diego and Panama City is a major win for our region making voyage to Central and South America far more convenient commented Mayor Todd Gloria As sister cities we share a rich history and cultural connection from our enduring friendship to the very naming of Balboa Park This new flight expands opportunities for tourism contract and cultural exchange and is further proof that international partnerships bring real benefits to San Diego s financial sector and our global future
