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Cheap flights from Panama City to San José from £96

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 54 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£155

One-way from

£96

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£168

Good round-trip deal

£938 or less

Good one-way deal

£94 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 21/8-24/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Panama City to San José
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Panama City to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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 15 July 2025.

Thu 21/813:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 24/810:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 13/7£155
Sat 9/807:10PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/817:54SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 13/7£171

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Panama City to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Panama City

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 21/8

13:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/8

10:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

£155

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/8

12:55-13:20

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/8

17:54-20:15

Nonstop1h 21m

£171

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 28/8

22:55-11:38

1 stop13h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

13:30-18:37

1 stop28h 07m

£891

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 15/10

13:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

£96

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 29/7

08:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£98

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 23/11

16:41-20:39

1 stop28h 58m

£908

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Deals found on 13/7

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to San José

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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, 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 11 July 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 54 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 15 July 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Panama City to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

The most flights from PTY to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, andAvianca from Panama City to San José by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Booking flights from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily flights to San José from 1 airline. 1h 26m is how long a flight from Panama City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Avianca, at £155, was found to be the cheapest airline from Panama City to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Copa Airlines and United Airlines. Avianca is priced at 3% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama City to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £96. Copa Airlines flights start at £98 while deals on United Airlines start at £908 one-way.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines (100%), KLM (96%) and Iberia (94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £532 for a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is £93 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at £173.

  • 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, 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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Top airline flying from Panama City to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest£115Average£165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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