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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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£138

One-way from

£69

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£149

Good round-trip deal

£172 or less

Good one-way deal

£103 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 16/2-19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • San José to Panama City
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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 18 September 2025.

Tue 30/910:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Thu 2/1013:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 17/9£138
Wed 17/910:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sat 20/913:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 16/9£139
Sun 30/1104:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 5/1208:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/9£141
Mon 29/918:09SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/1012:18PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/9£145
Wed 3/1204:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/1207:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/9£149
Thu 30/1010:30SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sun 2/1114:55PTY - SJO
1 stop10h 20mAvianca
Deal found 18/9£151
Fri 26/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 4/106:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/9£153
Fri 24/1009:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 38mCopa Airlines
Sun 2/1107:09PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/9£157
Sun 7/1204:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 14/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/9£158
Fri 10/1009:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 38mCopa Airlines
Mon 13/1012:18PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/9£160

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

17:05-19:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/2

13:45-14:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£139

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

17:05-19:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/2

15:45-16:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£139

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/1

04:09-06:33

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 31/1

07:55-08:21

Nonstop1h 26m

£141

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/12

17:53-20:18

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 30/12

13:28-13:53

Nonstop1h 25m

£141

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/12

08:47-11:09

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 22/12

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

£141

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/11

10:08-12:28

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 25/11

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£141

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/10

09:17-19:55

2 stops9h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 26/10

07:10-07:30

Nonstop1h 20m

£145

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

10:08-12:28

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

07:31-16:46

2 stops10h 15m

£145

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

04:09-06:33

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/2

08:40-09:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£149

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/12

12:55-13:21

Nonstop1h 26m

£149

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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 12 September 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 18 September 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 68% 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 14 September 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. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 September 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
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sept 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sept 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sept 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

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 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 20m 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 17 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as £139, Avianca can have you in Panama City from San José, San José Province in 1h 20m. San José, San José Province and Panama City are separated by a distance of 335 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 £99 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at £101. 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 Avianca (94%), Avianca Costa Rica (94%) or Iberia (94%) 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 £66. On average you can expect to pay £237. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for £152.

  • 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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