$122+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama CityExplore 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2912:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 11/111:30 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$230
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1412:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 11/155:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$232
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:10 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Sun 9/135:30 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 9/4![Avianca logo]()
$233
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2512:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 11/111:30 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$237
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2112:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 10/2811:30 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 9/6![Avianca logo]()
$238
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 9/75:30 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$242
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/412:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 10/1111:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$243
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1812:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 9/224:25 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Fri 9/114:25 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 9/4![Avianca logo]()
$245
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/185:05 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Sun 9/204:25 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 9/5![Avianca logo]()
$246
Best flights from San José to Panama CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Panama City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sat 11/78:40 am -
Nonstop1h 27m
Deal found 9/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$257
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:45 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sat 10/3110:34 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 9/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$257
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/65:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Tue 10/136:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 9/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/78:44 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 11/127:55 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 9/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 11/2310:34 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 9/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:45 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Fri 9/114:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 9/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1812:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 9/206:46 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 9/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/235:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 10/264:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 9/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/102:18 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Sun 11/157:55 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 9/4![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
Last-minute flights from San José to Panama CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from San José to Panama City. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Panama City. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 9/75:30 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$242
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Fri 9/114:25 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 9/4![Avianca logo]()
$245
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:10 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Sun 9/135:30 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 9/4![Avianca logo]()
$233
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1812:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 9/224:25 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:10 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Mon 9/214:25 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 9/7![Avianca logo]()
$246
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/412:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 10/1111:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$243
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2112:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 10/225:30 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$232
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2112:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 10/2811:30 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 9/6![Avianca logo]()
$238
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2512:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 11/111:30 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$237
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2912:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 11/111:30 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$230
One-way flights from San José to Panama CitySearch for one-way flight options from San José to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$122
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/175:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Copa Airlines logo]()
$127
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1410:03 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$129
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/265:10 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1612:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:12 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Copa Airlines logo]()
$135
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/157:45 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Avianca logo]()
$137
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/313:10 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$139
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:17 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Copa Airlines logo]()
$147
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/223:10 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Avianca logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/45:10 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Avianca logo]()
$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/57:45 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Avianca logo]()
$237
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 September 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $230 (Avianca) |
One-way from | $122 (Copa Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $243 |
Good round-trip deal | $300 or less |
Good one-way deal | $215 or less |
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Customize 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Panama City that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/3
2:18 pm-4:44 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
Quickest round-trip
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/31
2:48 pm-5:13 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/28
5:55 pm-8:20 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/4
6:05 pm-8:30 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 11/5
2:18 pm-4:44 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/1
2:48 pm-5:13 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/22
12:04 pm-2:30 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/15
5:55 pm-8:20 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 11/30
10:03 am-12:28 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/30
8:12 am-10:37 am
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 José to Panama City in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Panama City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 José-Panama City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Panama City?
The best time to book flights from San José to Panama City is 48 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 to Panama City?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City (average of $193). Flying from San José to Panama City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 September 7, 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José to Panama City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Panama City?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on September 5, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Panama City flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from San José to Panama City delayed?
About 3% of weekly flights between San José and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 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 Sunday 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 last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
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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 September 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines and Avianca from San José to Panama City. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Reviews
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2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$132 | Average$207 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$146 | Average$244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |