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Cheap flights from San José to Panama City from C$ 174

SJO — PTY
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama City

Wed 7/109:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 10m
Fri 9/104:25 a.m. -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 29/9C$ 347
Wed 28/101:50 a.m. -
1 stop14h 25m
Sat 31/102:30 a.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 30/9C$ 349
Thu 1/105:05 a.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Sun 4/1011:25 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 27/9C$ 350
Thu 1/105:05 a.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Sat 3/105:30 a.m. -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 27/9C$ 353
Wed 28/103:58 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 1/116:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 22m
Deal found 30/9C$ 356
Sat 3/104:00 p.m. -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 6/103:50 p.m. -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 30/9C$ 363
Sat 31/105:55 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 8/117:55 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 30/9C$ 366
Sun 27/127:45 p.m. -
1 stop5h 25m
Thu 14/15:30 a.m. -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 29/9C$ 369
Fri 20/118:06 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 26m
Sun 22/116:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 22m
Deal found 27/9C$ 376
Mon 12/101:50 a.m. -
1 stop6h 25m
Sat 17/104:25 a.m. -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 27/9C$ 377
Mon 2/118:06 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 26m
Mon 2/114:18 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 31m
Deal found 1/10C$ 392
Mon 16/111:50 a.m. -
1 stop6h 20m
Fri 20/115:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 27/9C$ 396

Find flight deals from San José to Panama City

Round-trip from

C$ 347

One-way from

C$ 174

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 330

Good round-trip deal

C$ 453 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 353 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/10-19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 30/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/10

2:48 p.m.-5:13 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 174

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/10

9:25 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 339
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

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

Nonstop1h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 339

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/12

7:45 p.m.-2:10 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 342

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

6:03 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 353

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/12

6:03 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 353

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/1

8:08 a.m.-10:32 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 353

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

5:37 a.m.-8:03 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 353

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

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

Nonstop1h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 353

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

6:05 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 353

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

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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 73 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$ 275). Flying from San José to Panama City in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 376). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% 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?

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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Panama City flights typically cost between C$ 281 and C$ 376 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 347 on Avianca (15 Oct-19 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

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
2,556 reviews
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Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Comfort

6.1

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOG - BOS

Customer service was great from the counter to the light crew. It would be nice if the airplanes were equipped with in-flight entertainment system for such a longhaul flight.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,556 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Comfort

6.1

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOG - BOS

Customer service was great from the counter to the light crew. It would be nice if the airplanes were equipped with in-flight entertainment system for such a longhaul flight.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8 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 35 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as C$ 356, 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$ 217, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Panama City.. Users have found that Avianca is 34% 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: Iberia (94%), Air France (94%), Copa Airlines (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 169. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl) can be booked for C$ 376 on average, our data indicates C$ 430 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$ 275). Flying from San José to Panama City in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 376). 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 airline flying from San José to Panama City

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapestC$ 217AverageC$ 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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