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Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from £99

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
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 3 May 2026.

Thu 4/611:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sun 7/612:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 29/4£182
Thu 28/504:25
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Mon 15/612:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 29/4£191
Fri 29/504:25
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Mon 1/612:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5£192
Mon 6/706:46
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Sun 12/713:37
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4£197
Fri 29/507:55
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/617:57
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/4£199
Fri 8/510:10
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Avianca
Sun 10/501:40
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 29/4£200
Wed 20/507:55
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Sat 23/518:19
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4£201
Sun 3/505:30
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop4h 15m
Avianca
Fri 8/512:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 30/4£202
Fri 26/610:10
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Avianca
Mon 29/619:45
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5£203
Fri 1/521:21
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/518:19
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4£208
Sat 25/711:55
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Wed 29/717:55
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/4£215
Sat 5/1211:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sat 19/1220:05
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop13h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 1/5£222

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Round-trip from

£182

One-way from

£99

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£149
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/6-7/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Panama City to San José
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  • Avianca
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Panama City to San José
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Cheapest return flight

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 28/5

04:25-08:50

1 stop5h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/6

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£191

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/7

07:55-08:21

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/7

18:17-20:42

Nonstop1h 25m

£197

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 7/7

06:46-07:12

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

18:17-20:42

Nonstop1h 25m

£197

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/7

06:46-07:12

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

17:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£197

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 24/6

07:55-08:21

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/6

17:57-20:20

Nonstop1h 23m

£197

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/10

17:55-23:55

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£201

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 17/5

06:46-07:09

Nonstop1h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

18:19-20:42

Nonstop1h 23m

£201

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 22/5

09:34-10:00

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

18:01-20:20

Nonstop1h 19m

£201
Fastest return journey

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 20/5

06:46-07:09

Nonstop1h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

18:01-20:20

Nonstop1h 19m

£201

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 15/5

07:55-08:21

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

18:01-20:20

Nonstop1h 19m

£201

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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?

The best time to book flights from Panama City to San José is 76 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of £149). Flying from Panama City to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of £176). 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 3 May 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from Panama City to San José by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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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 1 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 26m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £197. Airlines will cover a distance of 335 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 (98%), KLM (97%) and Air France (96%).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of £149). Flying from Panama City to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of £176). 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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