Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from £102

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£143

One-way from

£102

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£181

Good one-way deal

£105 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 5/2-8/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Panama City to San José
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Panama City to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£5 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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 19 January 2026.

Thu 5/211:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sun 8/212:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 17/1£143
Thu 5/211:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sat 7/212:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 18/1£150
Thu 12/311:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sat 14/312:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 18/1£151
Mon 23/211:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Thu 5/312:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 19/1£173
Sun 2/803:20
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Avianca
Mon 10/819:45
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 18/1£178
Fri 10/711:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Thu 23/712:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 16/1£179

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Price

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£143

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

05:00-10:30

1 stop4h 30m

£163

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 28/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 23/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 23/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 27/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 28/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/3

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£173

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

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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 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Panama City to San José is 79 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 £72). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of £145). 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 19 January 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% on flights from Panama City to San José by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

  • 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 £143. 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 Avianca (93%), Avianca (92%) and KLM (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £115 for a flight from Panama City to San José. The cheapest flight overall is £100 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at £197.

  • 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 £72). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of £145). 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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