Cheap flights from San José to Panama City from £71
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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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 9 January 2026.
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 9 January 2026.
Sat 21/212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sat 28/209:45PTY - SJO
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/1£128
Sat 17/109:35SJO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Sun 18/115:50PTY - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/1£132
Thu 5/218:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Mon 16/212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Thu 19/219:50PTY - SJO
1 stop16h 35mAvianca
Deal found 8/1£140
Fri 13/209:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Sun 15/207:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£142
Mon 2/209:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/212:23PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£146
Fri 13/318:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 15/308:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£147
Fri 10/405:46SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Fri 17/407:24PTY - SJO
2 stops10h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£150
Mon 30/309:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 38mCopa Airlines
Fri 3/412:04PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£154
Best flights from San José to Panama City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Thu 5/208:11SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Fri 6/209:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Thu 26/218:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/308:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Wed 4/208:11SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Tue 10/209:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Wed 18/208:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Wed 25/209:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Sat 7/217:51SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sat 14/206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Mon 26/114:54SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Fri 30/106:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Sun 1/211:01SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Fri 27/208:11SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Thu 5/313:28PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Fri 13/217:51SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 16/208:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Sun 1/317:51SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sat 7/307:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Sun 15/210:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Fri 20/209:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Direct flights from San José to Panama City
Explore direct flight options from San José to Panama City based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Thu 5/218:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Mon 16/212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Thu 19/211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/1£140
Fri 13/310:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 16/309:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£147
Wed 6/518:19SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/509:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£155
Fri 30/108:11SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£155
Fri 23/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Tue 3/216:12PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£158
Mon 23/208:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Mon 23/216:12PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£163
Fri 24/418:18SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 27/407:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£164
Sat 31/118:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/218:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£166
Fri 23/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Tue 27/106:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£167
Tue 20/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Wed 28/106:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£170
Wed 28/108:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/218:28PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£175
Last-minute flights from San José to Panama City
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Panama City. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 17/109:35SJO - PTY
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Sun 18/115:50PTY - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/1£132
Fri 23/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Tue 3/216:12PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£158
Fri 30/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Thu 5/209:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£155
Mon 2/209:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/207:31PTY - SJO
2 stops10h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£146
Thu 5/218:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£138
Fri 13/209:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Sun 15/207:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£142
Fri 13/209:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Wed 18/213:28PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£159
Mon 16/212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Thu 19/211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/1£140
Sat 21/212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sat 28/209:45PTY - SJO
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/1£128
One-way flights from San José to Panama City
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Sat 17/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£71
Fri 23/109:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£75
Wed 1/411:01SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£80
Mon 16/309:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£83
Fri 16/109:17SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£86
Fri 16/115:05SJO - PTY
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 8/1£100
Fri 17/409:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£106
Mon 29/604:10SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1£111
Mon 19/118:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£118
Sun 18/108:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£130
Thu 15/114:54SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1£155
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 9 January 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/2
08:11-10:32
Nonstop1h 21m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 6/2
09:34-10:00
Nonstop1h 26m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 26/2
18:08-20:30
Nonstop1h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 2/3
08:40-09:05
Nonstop1h 25m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/2
08:11-10:32
Nonstop1h 21m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Tue 10/2
09:34-10:00
Nonstop1h 26m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 18/2
08:48-11:09
Nonstop1h 21m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 25/2
09:34-10:00
Nonstop1h 26m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 7/2
17:51-20:15
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 14/2
06:46-07:06
Nonstop1h 20m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 26/1
14:54-17:16
Nonstop1h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 30/1
06:46-07:06
Nonstop1h 20m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/2
11:01-13:25
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 8/2
06:46-07:06
Nonstop1h 20m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 27/2
08:11-10:32
Nonstop1h 21m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 5/3
13:28-13:53
Nonstop1h 25m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 13/2
17:51-20:15
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 16/2
08:40-09:06
Nonstop1h 26m
£138
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/3
17:51-20:15
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 7/3
07:55-08:20
Nonstop1h 25m
£138
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Best time to book a flight from San José to Panama City
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 2 January 2026.
Booking 30 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City (average of £65). Flying from San José to Panama City in March is currently the most expensive (average of £132). 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 9 January 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 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
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 3 January 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Panama City flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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 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 9 January 2026.
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).
How often are flights from San José to Panama City delayed?
About 4% of weekly flights between San José and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Panama City flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Panama City flights?
Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
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 9 January 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.
The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
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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 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 11 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 21m. 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 £117 on this airline. Copa Airlines is priced at 22% 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 (96%), Copa Airlines (93%) or Iberia (93%) 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 £64. On average you can expect to pay £283. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for £141.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City (average of £65). Flying from San José to Panama City in March is currently the most expensive (average of £132). 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.
Explore flights to Panama City departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 January 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José to Panama City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
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