$237+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
Nov 24 — Dec 11
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 October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/111:50 am -
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1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/59:30 am -
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Sun 11/86:10 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$245
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/273:10 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
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1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$246
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/183:10 pm -
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1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$247
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/223:10 pm -
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Mon 10/265:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 10/249:25 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Fri 10/305:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$251
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Mon 12/79:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
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1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$254
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/125:15 pm -
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Wed 12/165:30 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 10/22![Avianca logo]()
$255
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/267:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
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1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$256
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/167:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
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1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 10/19![Avianca logo]()
$257
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/125:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Wed 11/252:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$258
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Tue 10/204:00 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Mon 10/265:30 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 10/19![Avianca logo]()
$259
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 October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 1/188:43 am -
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Deal found 10/24![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/1012:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Sun 11/1510:34 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 10/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/275:37 am -
Nonstop1h 26m
Mon 11/308:37 am -
Nonstop1h 27m
Deal found 10/21![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 12/168:46 am -
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Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 10/23![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 1/128:08 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Tue 1/196:40 am -
Nonstop1h 22m
Deal found 10/24![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/1812:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Sun 11/227:55 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 10/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/155:37 am -
Nonstop1h 26m
Thu 11/1910:34 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 10/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/95:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 11/158:40 am -
Nonstop1h 27m
Deal found 10/23![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 1/225:52 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Mon 1/257:55 am -
Nonstop1h 22m
Deal found 10/21![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/1212:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Thu 11/191:28 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 10/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 1/2612:01 pm -
Nonstop1h 29m
Tue 2/24:18 pm -
Nonstop1h 31m
Deal found 10/20![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 October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Panama City. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/223:10 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Mon 10/265:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$248
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/234:00 pm -
1 stop16h 15m
Sat 10/242:30 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$260
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/234:00 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Mon 10/265:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 10/249:25 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Fri 10/305:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$251
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/307:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 10/315:30 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$247
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/315:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Sat 11/74:10 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$254
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/59:30 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Sun 11/86:10 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$245
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/111:50 am -
1 stop14h 25m
Wed 11/255:30 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/125:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Wed 11/252:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$258
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/267:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Sun 11/292:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$256
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/273:10 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Tue 12/15:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$246
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Mon 11/305:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
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1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/22![Avianca logo]()
$259
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 October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/189:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$237
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/41:50 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 1/219:30 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Avianca logo]()
$239
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/307:45 pm -
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Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 12/99:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/23![Avianca logo]()
$241
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
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Deal found 10/19![Avianca logo]()
$242
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Tue 11/39:30 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/23![Avianca logo]()
$243
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Mon 11/231:50 am -
1 stop6h 20m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![Avianca logo]()
$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/197:45 pm -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Avianca logo]()
$245
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/305:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$248
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Mon 11/234:05 pm -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Avianca logo]()
$249
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 October 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $244 (Avianca) |
One-way from | $237 (Super.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $261 |
Good round-trip deal | $334 or less |
Good one-way deal | $247 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 October 25, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/29
1:58 am-4:16 am
Nonstop1h 18m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/5
5:49 am-8:16 am
Nonstop1h 27m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/17
3:59 am-6:23 am
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/4
6:10 pm-8:35 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 11/7
2:18 pm-4:44 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/28
11:02 am-1:32 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 2/26
9:57 am-12:28 pm
Nonstop1h 31m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/29
2:48 pm-5:13 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/25
5:37 am-8:03 am
Nonstop1h 26m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
San JoséPanama City
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/9
5:53 pm-8:20 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| 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.
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?
The best time to book flights from San José to Panama City is 49 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 October 25, 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 21% 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 October 24, 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 96 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 October 25, 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.
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - PTY
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - PTY
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - PTY
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$131 | Average$233 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$264 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |