Los Angeles to Río Hato (LAX–RIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–RIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,004 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · RIH: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Río Hato.
US passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required, and immigration may ask for proof of funds ($500 or equivalent). At Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, immigration stamps your passport. Panama also requires an online immigration affidavit filled out at migración.gob.pa within 72 hours before arrival.
The 180-day allowance is generous and makes Panama popular with remote workers and retirees. Panama City's skyline is Central America's most modern, with the Casco Viejo historic quarter contrasting the glass towers of Punta Pacifica. The Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks visitor center is 15 minutes from the city center and lets you watch ships transit. Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast is a laid-back island town. Boquete in the highlands is known for coffee farms and the Quetzal Trail in Volcan Baru National Park.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City run about 3 hours 15 minutes on American Airlines, Copa, and Delta. Houston (IAH) to PTY runs about 4 hours on United and Copa. Copa Airlines uses PTY as its hub with connections across Latin America. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, and Atlanta. Panama uses the US dollar (called the balboa, pegged 1:1). Balboa coins circulate alongside US coins. No currency exchange needed. ATMs dispense US dollars. Card payments work at most businesses. The Panama Metro runs 2 lines from Albrook to the eastern suburbs for $0.35 per ride. Uber operates in Panama City. A taxi across the city costs $3 to $8.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–RIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to RIH
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.
LAX to RIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to RIH ranges from 5 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,004 miles (4,835 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.