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Cheap flights from San José to Panama City from £88

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 June 2026.

Tue 11/812:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Fri 28/804:25
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 7/6£182
Tue 21/712:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Tue 28/710:10
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/6£183
Sat 5/1212:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Fri 11/1211:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/6£184
Mon 20/701:50
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop11h 25m
Avianca
Sat 25/705:30
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop4h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 4/6£184
Sat 6/605:05
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop4h 25m
Avianca
Tue 9/610:10
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6£185
Sat 6/619:45
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Sun 7/615:50
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop17h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6£188
Fri 12/612:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Fri 26/604:25
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/6£195
Fri 30/1014:46
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 25m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/1113:19
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/6£196
Thu 11/617:57
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Sun 14/607:55
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/6£198
Fri 12/612:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/606:46
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£211
Sat 27/608:14
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Sat 27/613:28
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 36m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/6£211
Mon 21/1212:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sat 2/111:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/6£217

Find flight deals from San José to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY). 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 8 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£182

One-way from

£88

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£151

Good round-trip deal

£214 or less

Good one-way deal

£126 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 30/10-9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 05m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 13/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to Panama City 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 8 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/7

12:06-14:31

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 20/7

06:46-07:12

Nonstop1h 26m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/8

12:05-14:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 15/8

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

17:57-20:20

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/7

08:40-09:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

12:05-14:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/10

16:24-16:48

Nonstop1h 24m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 18/9

13:27-13:51

Nonstop1h 24m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

13:37-16:00

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 26/6

08:40-09:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/11

14:18-16:44

Nonstop1h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 30/11

08:40-09:07

Nonstop1h 27m

£198
Fastest return journey

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/6

14:59-17:22

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 30/6

06:46-07:09

Nonstop1h 23m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

12:05-14:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 16/9

08:40-09:04

Nonstop1h 24m

£198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/9

14:48-17:13

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 25/9

18:00-18:24

Nonstop1h 24m

£198

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Panama City

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

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Panama City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City (average of £145). Flying from San José to Panama City in April is currently the most expensive (average of £178). 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 SJO to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 June 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José to Panama City in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Panama City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. 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 Panama City. Reviews last updated 8 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Panama City, such as Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Panama City. 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 San José to Panama City?

    If you wish to fly to Panama City from San José, then you need to book flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl. There are 23 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Tocumen Intl (PTY) per day to choose from. Flights to Panama City from Juan Santamaria Intl are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 15m is how long a nonstop flight from San José to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically takes.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl have been viewed 27 times in the past calendar month.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Panama City in 1h 25m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 335 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Panama City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Panama City is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £140 on this airline. Copa Airlines is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José to Panama City consider choosing Air France (98%), Iberia (97%) or Avianca (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José to Panama City is £123. On average you can expect to pay £205. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for £183.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Panama City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Panama City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Panama City 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 San José to Panama City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City (average of £145). Flying from San José to Panama City in April is currently the most expensive (average of £178). 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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Copa AirlinesCheapest£140Average£200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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