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.
PTY — SJO
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
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 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 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 20 October 2025.

Sun 26/1011:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 3/1112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 18/10£144
Mon 10/1111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 17/1112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 19/10£145
Thu 23/1013:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 26/1012:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 18/10£146
Fri 26/1211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Tue 30/1212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 18/10£153
Mon 20/1013:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Tue 4/1112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 20/10£157
Thu 4/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/1204:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 19/10£160
Sun 26/1007:10PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/1109:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/10£162
Fri 28/1107:31PTY - SJO
2 stops10h 19mCopa Airlines
Sun 30/1104:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/10£164
Sun 16/1111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sat 22/1101:45SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 19/10£169

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.

Round-trip from

£144

One-way from

£89

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£160
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 16/11-23/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Panama City to San José
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m 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 October 2025

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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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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

£160

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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 17 October 2025.

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?

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 20 October 2025.

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.

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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 £145. 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 Air Europa (95%), Turkish Airlines (95%) and KLM (93%).

  • 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.

  • 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, 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.

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