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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
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 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday 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 9 December 2025.
Thu 11/1212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 14/1211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/12£141
Tue 16/1218:07SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Thu 25/1218:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£157
Tue 9/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 30/107:31PTY - SJO
2 stops10h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£161
Sat 20/1218:07SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 30/1208:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£168
Sat 20/1218:07SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Thu 25/1212:18PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£172
Fri 19/1204:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 26/1216:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£176
Mon 15/1218:07SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Sat 20/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£179
Wed 24/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/1213:28PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£180
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 December 2025.
Thu 22/101:45SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Fri 30/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/12£142
Sat 24/114:54SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Wed 28/107:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£157
Sun 15/201:45SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Wed 18/202:55PTY - SJO
1 stop13h 25mAvianca
Deal found 8/12£149
Sun 4/110:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/106:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£157
Wed 21/112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Wed 28/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/12£149
Fri 3/417:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/406:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£157
Wed 8/405:46SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/408:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£157
Fri 29/505:47SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/613:27PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£157
Thu 12/205:50SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 16/206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£157
Sat 10/114:20SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Fri 27/208:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£157
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 December 2025.
Mon 16/212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Thu 19/211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/12£141
Wed 21/112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Wed 28/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/12£149
Fri 23/112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Fri 30/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/12£150
Fri 9/117:56SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Thu 15/109:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£157
Sun 11/108:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Sun 18/107:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12£164
Fri 2/118:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/112:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£168
Wed 7/112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Tue 13/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/12£173
Sat 3/108:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/107:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£176
Sat 27/1214:19SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 18/106:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£179
Wed 24/1208:47SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Tue 30/1207:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£180
Fri 19/1204:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sat 20/1218:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£184
Last-minute flights from San José to Panama City
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Panama City. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 30/107:31PTY - SJO
2 stops10h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£161
Thu 11/1212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 14/1211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/12£141
Tue 16/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 19/1213:28PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£157
Fri 2/118:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/112:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£168
Fri 9/105:00SJO - PTY
1 stop4h 30mAvianca
Sun 18/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/12£151
Sun 11/108:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Sun 18/107:55PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12£164
Tue 20/116:15SJO - PTY
1 stop7h 45mAvianca
Sat 24/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/12£156
Wed 21/112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Wed 28/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/12£149
Thu 22/101:45SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Fri 30/111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/12£142
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 December 2025.
Tue 30/1214:19SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£71
Fri 9/108:48SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£80
Fri 2/118:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£83
Thu 25/1210:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£95
Sat 27/1214:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£119
Fri 6/209:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£123
Fri 26/1217:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/12£136
Mon 19/109:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/12£160
Mon 29/1209:17SJO - PTY
2 stops9h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12£191
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 9 December 2025.
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 December 2025.
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San José
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Panama City
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 22/1
01:45-08:50
1 stop6h 05m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 30/1
11:25-11:45
Nonstop1h 20m
£142
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 15/2
01:45-08:50
1 stop6h 05m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 18/2
02:55-15:20
1 stop13h 25m
£149
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 21/1
12:40-14:55
Nonstop1h 15m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 28/1
11:25-11:45
Nonstop1h 20m
£149
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 24/1
14:54-17:16
Nonstop1h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 28/1
07:55-08:21
Nonstop1h 26m
£157
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/1
10:08-12:28
Nonstop1h 20m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 8/1
06:46-07:06
Nonstop1h 20m
£157
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 3/4
17:56-20:20
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 9/4
06:46-07:11
Nonstop1h 25m
£157
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/4
05:46-08:10
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 12/4
08:40-09:05
Nonstop1h 25m
£157
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 29/5
05:47-08:10
Nonstop1h 23m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 6/6
13:27-13:53
Nonstop1h 26m
£157
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 12/2
05:50-08:14
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 16/2
06:46-07:06
Nonstop1h 20m
£157
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/1
14:20-16:44
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 27/2
08:40-09:06
Nonstop1h 26m
£157
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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 5 December 2025.
Booking 60 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of £131). 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 December 2025.
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 59% 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 6 December 2025.
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. 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 December 2025.
The most flights from SJO to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 92 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?
Thursday 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 December 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.
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
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
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
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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 21 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 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 22m. Fly via Avianca or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 335 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Panama City round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San José to Panama City is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £95 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at £118. Avianca is priced at 37% 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 (92%), Iberia (92%) or Copa Airlines (91%) 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 £167. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for £149.
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 February is currently the most expensive (average of £131). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 December 2025.
Explore flights to Panama City departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 December 2025.
Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Panama City
Discover the top 2 airlines 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 December 2025.
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