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Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from C$ 175

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Thu 5/211:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sun 8/212:40 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 29/1C$ 280
Thu 5/211:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sat 7/212:40 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1C$ 295
Thu 9/711:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Thu 23/75:05 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop4h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1C$ 296
Fri 6/26:46 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/22:54 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 305
Sat 7/26:46 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/29:17 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 312
Fri 13/212:23 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 23m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/29:17 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 319
Thu 5/36:46 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 19m
Copa Airlines
Sun 15/36:08 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 322
Mon 16/27:31 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 15m
Copa Airlines
Wed 25/35:51 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 329
Fri 24/412:04 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 44m
Copa Airlines
Mon 27/49:17 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/1C$ 335
Tue 3/26:28 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 28m
Copa Airlines
Wed 11/25:51 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 339

Find flight deals from Panama City to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 296

One-way from

C$ 175

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 327
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 9/7-23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Panama City to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Panama City to San José
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/7

11:25 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/7

5:05 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 296

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/2

7:55 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

5:50 a.m.-8:14 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 305

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 22/2

8:40 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

8:48 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop1h 21m

C$ 305

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/2

8:40 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

6:08 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 22m

C$ 305

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/2

6:28 p.m.-6:56 p.m.

Nonstop1h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:51 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 305

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/2

1:28 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

6:08 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 22m

C$ 305

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 23/2

7:31 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

2 stops10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

9:17 a.m.-7:51 p.m.

2 stops9h 34m

C$ 319

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 13/2

12:23 p.m.-4:46 p.m.

1 stop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

9:17 a.m.-7:51 p.m.

2 stops9h 34m

C$ 319

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 13/2

12:23 p.m.-4:46 p.m.

1 stop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

9:17 a.m.-7:51 p.m.

2 stops9h 34m

C$ 319

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/2

7:31 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

2 stops10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

9:17 a.m.-7:51 p.m.

2 stops9h 34m

C$ 319

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Best time to book a flight from Panama City to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to San José. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Panama City to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to San José?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of C$ 133). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PTY to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama City to San José as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to San José by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,492 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to San José?

    If you book a flight from Panama City to San José, you will be flying from Tocumen Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) take 7h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 19 flights from Tocumen Intl to San José per day from 2 airlines.

  • How popular is this Panama City to San José flight route?

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • How long is the flight from Panama City to San José?

    For as low as C$ 296, Avianca can have you in San José from Panama City in 1h 20m. The distance from Panama City to San José is about 539 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to San José round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Panama City to San José is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 263 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at C$ 291. Avianca is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City to San José?

    Consider Avianca (93%), Avianca (92%) or KLM (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to San José.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama City to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama City to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to San José?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of C$ 133). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Panama City to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapestC$ 263AverageC$ 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 291AverageC$ 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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