How often are flights from Panama City to San José delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Panama City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Panama City to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Panama City to San José flights?

Over the past year, Copa Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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$ 371, 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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$ 276 on this airline. Avianca is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Panama City to San José

The most flights from PTY to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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

Consider Avianca (98%), Avianca (98%) or KLM (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to San José.

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 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 23 flights from Tocumen Intl to San José per day from 1 airline.

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.

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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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Panama City to San José flights typically cost between C$ 310 and C$ 400 in July. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 360 on Avianca (21 Jul-21 Jul).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Tue 21/711:25 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 20m

Avianca

Tue 21/74:35 p.m.

SJO

PTY

2 stops8h 20m

Avianca

Deal found 23/6C$ 360

Wed 11/111:28 p.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 23m

Copa Airlines

Thu 19/113:59 a.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 24m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 23/6C$ 370

Wed 29/711:25 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 20m

Avianca

Mon 17/812:40 p.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 15m

Avianca

Deal found 19/6C$ 371

Thu 25/610:10 a.m.

PTY

SJO

1 stop6h 15m

Avianca

Sun 28/65:05 a.m.

SJO

PTY

1 stop4h 25m

Avianca

Deal found 21/6C$ 374

Wed 1/78:40 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 26m

Copa Airlines

Thu 2/710:03 a.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 25m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 23/6C$ 387

Thu 2/76:46 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 26m

Copa Airlines

Wed 15/74:08 a.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 25m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 22/6C$ 401

Sun 1/1111:25 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 20m

Avianca

Wed 18/1112:40 p.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 15m

Avianca

Deal found 24/6C$ 405

Thu 2/76:46 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 26m

Copa Airlines

Thu 2/72:49 p.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 25m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 23/6C$ 414

Wed 28/1011:25 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 20m

Avianca

Thu 19/119:45 a.m.

SJO

PTY

1 stop14h 15m

Avianca

Deal found 24/6C$ 425

Tue 4/811:25 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 20m

Avianca

Thu 13/812:40 p.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 15m

Avianca

Deal found 21/6C$ 437

Fri 24/77:55 a.m.

PTY

SJO

Nonstop1h 26m

Copa Airlines

Sun 26/78:45 a.m.

SJO

PTY

Nonstop1h 25m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 24/6C$ 441

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Round-trip from	C$ 360
One-way from	C$ 202
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Average price	C$ 374

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Panama City to San José

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Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 29/7

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

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/8

12:40 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 371

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/11

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

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

12:40 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 373

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 23/7

5:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

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

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 374

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 25/7

1:28 p.m.-1:54 p.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

8:45 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 401

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 20/12

8:40 a.m.-9:07 a.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

5:34 a.m.-8:03 a.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

C$ 401

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/10

6:35 p.m.-6:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/10

4:08 a.m.-6:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 401

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 24/8

6:35 p.m.-6:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/8

6:17 p.m.-8:42 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 401

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 31/7

10:40 a.m.-11:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

12:05 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 401

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 29/7

6:46 a.m.-7:12 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

12:06 p.m.-2:31 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 401

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Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 24/7

4:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 00m

C$ 202

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

Booking 61 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of C$ 304). Flying from Panama City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 374). 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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Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - SJO

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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 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 23 flights from Tocumen Intl to San José per day from 1 airline.
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$ 371, 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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$ 276 on this airline. Avianca is priced at 17% 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 (98%), Avianca (98%) or KLM (96%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of C$ 304). Flying from Panama City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 374). 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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