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Cheap flights from San José to Panama City from £69

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
20 8月 — 27 8月1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 15 8月 2025.

Round-trip from

£136

One-way from

£69

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£147

Good one-way deal

£66 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 20/9-26/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 47m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 27/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£1 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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
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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 15 8月 2025.

週一 1/908:11SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
週六 6/907:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/8£136
週三 17/910:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
週六 20/913:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 14/8£139
週一 1/918:09SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
週一 8/912:18PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/8£140
週一 1/909:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 33mCopa Airlines
週五 5/912:18PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 13/8£144
週一 18/818:09SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
週四 21/821:28PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 13/8£145
週一 18/809:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 33mCopa Airlines
週五 22/808:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/8£149
週六 27/910:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
週五 3/1003:25PTY - SJO
1 stop13h 25mAvianca
Deal found 13/8£150
週日 28/910:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
週六 4/1003:20PTY - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 14/8£152
週六 27/1210:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
週六 3/107:09PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/8£154
週五 5/909:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 33mCopa Airlines
週二 9/909:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/8£158

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週六 20/9

14:55-17:16

Nonstop1h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週五 26/9

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週一 1/9

08:11-10:32

Nonstop1h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週六 6/9

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週五 29/8

04:10-06:33

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週一 8/9

12:55-13:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週五 10/10

14:54-17:16

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週一 13/10

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週五 17/10

18:10-20:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週日 19/10

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週日 14/9

04:10-06:33

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週一 15/9

07:10-07:27

Nonstop1h 17m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週三 22/10

05:57-08:15

Nonstop1h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週六 25/10

13:28-13:54

Nonstop1h 26m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週五 28/11

10:08-12:28

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週二 2/12

08:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週四 13/11

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週二 18/11

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

週五 3/10

18:10-20:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

週一 6/10

09:34-09:58

Nonstop1h 24m

£136

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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, San José Province to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Panama City is 81 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 San José, San José Province to Panama City?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City (average of £763). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,051). 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 15 8月 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Panama City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 66% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province 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 10 August 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Panama City. 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 8月 2025.

The most flights from SJO to PTY are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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 15 8月 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Panama City, such as Copa Airlines and Avianca. 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
1,509 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,401 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 20 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 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 23m is how long a nonstop flight from San José to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically takes.

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

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Panama City is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £100 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at £102. Avianca is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City consider choosing Iberia (94%), Copa Airlines (94%) or Avianca (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Panama City is £62. On average you can expect to pay £69. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for £149.

  • 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, San José Province to Panama City?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City (average of £763). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,051). 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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