Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from £89
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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San JoséExplore 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 20 October 2025.
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 20 October 2025.
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 20 October 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Tue 2/12
07:55-08:19
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 9/12
05:49-08:14
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 27/11
18:40-19:07
Nonstop1h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 29/11
04:08-06:33
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 16/11
08:40-09:05
Nonstop1h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 22/11
04:08-06:33
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 28/11
08:40-09:05
Nonstop1h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 30/11
04:08-06:33
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 5/2
06:46-07:06
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/2
18:08-20:30
Nonstop1h 22m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 13/2
06:46-07:06
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 15/2
04:09-06:33
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 4/12
06:46-07:10
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 5/12
04:08-06:33
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 3/12
06:46-07:10
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 5/12
04:08-06:33
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Tue 2/12
07:55-08:19
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 5/12
11:00-13:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 5/11
18:28-18:55
Nonstop1h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/11
04:08-06:33
Nonstop1h 25m
Best time to book a flight from Panama City to San José
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Cheapflights Insights
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 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, November 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 £123). 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?
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Panama City to San José by exploring options for tickets at midday.
How often are flights from Panama City to San José delayed?
About 5% of weekly flights between Panama City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Panama City to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Panama City to San José flights?
Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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