Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Panama City (PTY) from $198

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJC — PTY
Apr 24 — May 11

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 April 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$473

One-way from

$198
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
From San Jose to Panama City Tocumen Intl
One-way flight from San Jose to Panama City Tocumen Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Panama City?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 98% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Panama City?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Panama City from San Jose average $634. You can even find prices in September for less than $634, as users have found deals to Panama City from as low as $385. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Panama City from San Jose. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 39%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Panama City (SJC - PTY)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose to Panama City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Jose to Panama City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Jose and Panama City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from San Jose to Panama City. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 9/1810:55 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/263:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$296
Wed 9/1810:55 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/263:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop32h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$300
Mon 5/610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/103:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$315
Mon 5/610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/103:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$319
Fri 5/1710:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/243:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$334
Mon 6/311:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/710:00 amPTY - SJC
1 stop13h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$395
Fri 5/176:35 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/243:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$399
Wed 8/1411:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/183:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$425
Fri 5/1710:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/2410:00 amPTY - SJC
1 stop13h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$440

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Jose to Panama City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Jose and Panama City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from San Jose to Panama City. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 7/96:10 amSJC - PTY
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/171:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$617
Wed 6/56:10 amSJC - PTY
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/81:19 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$671
Sun 7/2811:35 amSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/71:55 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$706
Mon 7/291:24 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/83:21 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$756
Mon 6/106:10 amSJC - PTY
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/171:19 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$785
Sun 7/289:40 amSJC - PTY
2 stops26h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/83:21 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$836

Cheap San Jose to Panama City flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Panama City specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Prices were last updated on April 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Jose to Panama City in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/1910:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop15h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/257:55 amPTY - SJC
1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$278
Fri 4/1910:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop15h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/27:55 amPTY - SJC
1 stop15h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$311
Mon 5/610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/103:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$315
Mon 5/610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/103:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$319
Mon 4/2210:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/283:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$331
Fri 5/1710:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/243:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$334
Fri 4/1910:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/253:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$379
Fri 5/176:35 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/243:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$399
Mon 5/2711:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/153:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$425

San Jose to Panama City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Panama City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Jose to Panama City in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/1910:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop15h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/257:55 amPTY - SJC
1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$278
Wed 9/1810:55 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/263:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$296
Wed 9/1810:55 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/263:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop32h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$300
Fri 4/1910:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop15h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/27:55 amPTY - SJC
1 stop15h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$311
Mon 5/610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/103:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$315
Mon 5/610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/103:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$319
Mon 4/2210:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/283:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$331
Fri 5/1710:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/243:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$334
Fri 4/1910:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/253:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$379

San Jose to Panama City flights leaving soon

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Check out these flights departing soon from San Jose to Panama City. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Fri 4/2610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/303:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$315
Fri 4/2610:45 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/303:40 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$319
Wed 4/244:03 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop11h 13mCopa Airlines
Thu 5/212:49 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/18$4,098

One-way flights to Panama City from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Jose to Panama City. Those seeking round-trip flights from San Jose to Panama City should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 6/311:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$198
Mon 6/36:40 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops17h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$248
Mon 5/134:03 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop11h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/18$760

Find flights from San Jose to Panama City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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Budget

$296 - $656

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Price

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 9/18

1 stop13h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/26

2 stops20h 07m

$296

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 9/18

1 stop17h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop32h 19m

$300

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 5/6

1 stop17h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/10

2 stops20h 02m

$315

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 5/6

1 stop13h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/10

1 stop31h 28m

$319

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 5/17

1 stop17h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/24

2 stops19h 59m

$334

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 6/3

1 stop13h 19m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/7

1 stop13h 54m

$395

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 5/17

2 stops19h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/24

2 stops19h 59m

$399

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 7/9

2 stops30h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/17

2 stops25h 09m

$617

San JosePanama City Tocumen Intl

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 6/5

3 stops26h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/8

3 stops31h 00m

$656

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/18

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Panama City. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Panama City flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Panama City by month

Plan your trip from San Jose to Panama City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Jose to Panama City is currently $402 while a round-trip flight costs $403. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Panama City (average of $473). Flying from San Jose to Panama City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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.

January

$500

February

$525

March

$564

April

$509

May

$503

June

$593

July

$590

August

$508

September

$478

October

$473

November

$484

December

$554

Temperature and rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PTY

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

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 April 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Panama City, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
2,932 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
11,333 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.3
Good
14,954 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, with prices starting at $296. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $617 round trip. United Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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  • What does SJC to PTY mean?

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United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$330Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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