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Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from £93

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 December 2025.

Mon 15/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/12£148
Tue 9/1208:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12£162
Thu 25/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sat 27/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/12£167
Sun 7/1211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Tue 9/1209:45SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 3/12£171
Mon 15/1211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Wed 7/105:00SJO - PTY
1 stop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 3/12£172
Wed 31/1219:50PTY - SJO
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Wed 7/105:00SJO - PTY
1 stop12h 55mAvianca
Deal found 3/12£173
Mon 15/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Fri 19/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12£174
Thu 11/1211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 15/1219:50SJO - PTY
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Deal found 2/12£176
Sun 7/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sun 28/1211:00SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/12£178
Tue 30/1207:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Fri 2/109:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/12£181
Sat 20/1209:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sat 3/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12£184

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£147

One-way from

£93

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£161

Good one-way deal

£93 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/2-17/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Panama City to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 17/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Panama City to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Panama City to San José 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£147

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 16/12

06:46-07:10

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/12

17:53-20:18

Nonstop1h 25m

£148

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 16/1

06:46-07:06

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/1

17:56-20:20

Nonstop1h 24m

£148

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/2

07:31-16:46

2 stops10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

18:08-20:30

Nonstop1h 22m

£152

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 25/12

08:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/12

14:19-16:44

Nonstop1h 25m

£162

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 25/12

18:40-19:07

Nonstop1h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

17:53-20:18

Nonstop1h 25m

£162

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/2

08:40-09:06

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

17:51-20:15

Nonstop1h 24m

£162

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 22/2

06:46-07:06

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

14:54-17:16

Nonstop1h 22m

£162

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/2

06:46-07:06

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

08:11-10:32

Nonstop1h 21m

£162

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 18/12

06:46-07:10

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

14:53-17:16

Nonstop1h 23m

£162

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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 return flight from Panama City to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Panama City to San José is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 £75). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of £124). 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 4 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 69% on flights from Panama City to San José by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from Panama City to San José can take about 1h 20m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £147. Airlines will cover a distance of 335 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to San José are Air Europa (92%), Turkish Airlines (92%) and Iberia (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £119 for a flight from Panama City to San José. The cheapest flight overall is £88 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at £169.

  • 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 holiday 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 £75). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of £124). 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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