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Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from £196

PTY — SJO
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San José

Thu 26/1113:28 -
Nonstop1h 23m
Mon 30/1114:54 -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 29/10£200
Sun 8/1116:10 -
1 stop9h 20m
Wed 11/1109:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 26/10£212
Mon 26/1005:30 -
1 stop6h 55m
Sun 1/1101:50 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 25/10£213
Mon 23/1102:30 -
1 stop7h 20m
Mon 30/1119:45 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 27/10£214
Thu 5/1102:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Fri 13/1117:15 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 30/10£220
Thu 10/1210:34 -
Nonstop1h 28m
Thu 17/1205:35 -
Nonstop1h 28m
Deal found 26/10£224
Sat 31/1006:40 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Fri 6/1118:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 29/10£229
Sat 31/1006:40 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Mon 9/1118:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 25/10£235
Wed 28/1016:25 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Sun 1/1105:37 -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 28/10£238
Wed 28/1013:28 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Wed 4/1105:37 -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 27/10£243
Mon 21/1205:30 -
1 stop6h 55m
Tue 29/1219:45 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 27/10£247

Find flight deals from Panama City to San José

Round-trip from

£197

One-way from

£196

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£205
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 13/1-20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Panama City to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 22/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Panama City to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 24/1

18:10-08:50

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£196

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/11

02:30-08:50

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£197

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 17/3

10:05-16:20

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£197

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/12

10:34-11:02

Nonstop1h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

14:53-17:20

Nonstop1h 27m

£200

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/12

08:37-09:04

Nonstop1h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/1

18:02-20:30

Nonstop1h 28m

£200

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 28/11

10:34-10:59

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

08:06-10:32

Nonstop1h 26m

£200

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 21/1

07:55-08:17

Nonstop1h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/1

08:43-11:09

Nonstop1h 26m

£200

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/11

11:54-12:19

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

17:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£200

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/11

13:28-13:51

Nonstop1h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

14:54-17:20

Nonstop1h 26m

£200

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 28/11

13:28-13:51

Nonstop1h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

05:37-08:03

Nonstop1h 26m

£200

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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 51 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of £160). Flying from Panama City to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £211). 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?

When flying from Panama City to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Panama City to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Panama City to San José flights typically cost between £160 and £211 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £197 on Copa Airlines (13 Jan–20 Jan).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 22m. Copa Airlines 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 (91%), Avianca (91%) and Copa Airlines (91%).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of £160). Flying from Panama City to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £211). 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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