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Cheap flights from San José to Panama City from C$ 166

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2026.

Wed 17/61:50 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop6h 25m
Avianca
Thu 25/611:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 9/6C$ 341
Mon 15/612:40 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Thu 18/611:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 9/6C$ 343
Mon 3/812:40 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Fri 7/83:10 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop9h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 10/6C$ 344
Fri 3/78:30 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 25m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/71:28 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 369
Fri 19/65:05 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop4h 25m
Avianca
Mon 29/64:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 11/6C$ 372
Thu 18/65:05 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop4h 25m
Avianca
Mon 22/611:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 10/6C$ 385
Thu 18/612:40 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Tue 30/611:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 11/6C$ 392
Fri 3/78:12 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 25m
Copa Airlines
Thu 9/77:55 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 13/6C$ 394
Thu 18/612:40 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Mon 29/64:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 11/6C$ 403
Sat 11/76:17 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 25m
Copa Airlines
Sat 18/71:28 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 408

Find flight deals from San José to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY). 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 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 343

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 341

Good round-trip deal

C$ 342 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 441 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Panama City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/8

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

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/8

10:34 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/8

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

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/8

10:34 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

2:59 p.m.-5:22 p.m.

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/7

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

Nonstop1h 26m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/11

12:04 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 22/11

7:55 a.m.-8:19 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/10

5:45 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/10

6:46 a.m.-7:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

8:12 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 18/9

10:34 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/10

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

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 26/10

6:40 a.m.-7:04 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

5:55 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 27/7

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

Nonstop1h 26m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/8

8:12 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 18/8

4:25 p.m.-4:49 p.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

8:12 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/8

4:25 p.m.-4:49 p.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

C$ 369

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

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

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Panama City. 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 San José to Panama City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City (average of C$ 270). Flying from San José to Panama City in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 344). 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 SJO to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from San José to Panama City by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Panama City flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. 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 Panama City. Reviews last updated 13 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Panama City, such as Avianca. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,535 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.0

Comfort

6.2

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.3

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ronald,Jun 2026

UIO - JFK

It was fine. I switched seats so a couple could sit together but I didn't realize I was going from an aisle seat to the middle. If I had known I wouldn't have done it, and the FA didn't make it clear. People can be apart for 6 hours, it won't kill them.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,535 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,535 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.0

Comfort

6.2

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.3

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ronald,Jun 2026

UIO - JFK

It was fine. I switched seats so a couple could sit together but I didn't realize I was going from an aisle seat to the middle. If I had known I wouldn't have done it, and the FA didn't make it clear. People can be apart for 6 hours, it won't kill them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Panama City. 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 San José to Panama City?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Panama City from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Tocumen Intl (PTY) should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily flights to Panama City from 1 airline. 1h 23m is how long a flight from San José to Panama City Tocumen Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl have been viewed 39 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as C$ 369, Copa Airlines can have you in Panama City from San José in 1h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 539 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Panama City round-trip?

    Avianca, at C$ 213, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Panama City.. Users have found that Avianca is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San José to Panama City on time: Air France (98%), Iberia (97%), Avianca (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Panama City?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 194. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl) can be booked for C$ 369 on average, our data indicates C$ 423 when flying from San José to Panama City.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Panama City 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 San José to Panama City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City (average of C$ 270). Flying from San José to Panama City in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 344). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapestC$ 213AverageC$ 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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