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$349+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Panama City (PTY)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PTY
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Panama City

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops23h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/304:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$876
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$900
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:10 amSJC - PTY
2 stops28h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/234:55 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops19h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$953
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:56 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/232:53 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,027
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2112:56 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/242:53 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,042
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:56 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/242:53 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,084
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,165
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops23h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,166
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops23h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/238:55 amPTY - SJC
2 stops15h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,278

Find 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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$438
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$349
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$743
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Panama City that are best for you.

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 1/26

4:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/2

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Thu 1/22

2:32 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops22h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/29

4:50 pm-10:57 am

2 stops21h 07m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 1/27

4:00 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops24h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/3

4:41 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$454

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 1/27

4:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/10

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$454

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 1/26

4:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/11

4:41 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$454

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 1/23

4:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/30

4:41 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$468

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 3/9

2:08 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/16

3:13 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$472

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

3:49 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/21

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$474

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sun 2/1

4:00 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops24h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/5

4:41 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$474

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Thu 1/15

8:40 am-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$349

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Deals found on 12/8

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Panama City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Panama City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Panama City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose, California-Panama City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Panama City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Panama City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Panama City?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Panama City (average of $222). Flying from San Jose, California to Panama City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 SJC to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 10, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose, California to Panama City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Panama City?

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 December 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Panama City, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Panama City?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Jose, California to Panama City in about 19h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 21m. The distance from San Jose, California to Panama City is about 3289 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($222), and United Airlines ($407) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Panama City. You may be able to fly from San Jose, California to Panama City for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Panama City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Panama City?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Panama City (average of $222). Flying from San Jose, California to Panama City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Panama City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$407Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$413Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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