Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from £103

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£150

One-way from

£103

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£166

Good one-way deal

£103 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 28/12-2/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 46m total
  • Panama City to San José
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 1/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 26m 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 September 2025
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 16 September 2025.

Fri 10/1007:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Fri 17/1014:54SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9£150
Sat 1/1109:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/1104:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9£166
Mon 22/913:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Thu 25/910:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 14/9£167
Thu 18/913:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 21/910:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 14/9£168
Thu 4/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/1204:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9£174
Thu 25/1213:45PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Mon 5/117:05SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 15/9£175
Tue 23/909:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Fri 26/909:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/9£176
Tue 16/913:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sat 27/916:45SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 25mAvianca
Deal found 14/9£180
Sat 1/1108:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Tue 4/1104:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9£182
Fri 3/1007:31PTY - SJO
2 stops10h 21mCopa Airlines
Tue 7/1018:10SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9£185

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Price

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 19/12

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/12

14:19-16:44

Nonstop1h 25m

£150

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/10

16:09-16:34

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/10

18:10-20:30

Nonstop1h 20m

£166

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/10

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/10

14:54-17:16

Nonstop1h 22m

£166

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 24/12

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/12

17:53-20:18

Nonstop1h 25m

£166

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/11

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/11

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

£166

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 18/12

13:28-13:53

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/12

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

£166

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/10

12:18-16:52

1 stop5h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/10

18:10-20:30

Nonstop1h 20m

£169

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 25/12

13:45-14:10

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/1

17:05-19:25

Nonstop1h 20m

£175

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 15/10

08:40-09:04

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/10

17:55-20:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£182

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/11

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

£182

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

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 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 16 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Panama City to San José, San José Province in 1h 25m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 335 mi between Panama City and San José, San José Province. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province are Iberia (93%), KLM (93%) and Air Europa (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £103 for a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is £100 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at £171.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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