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$220+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Panama

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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PTY
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Panama

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:00 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops17h 02m
Delta
Tue 5/122:15 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops31h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/283:45 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops24h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 5/63:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$509
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/133:45 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops20h 29m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/203:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops24h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/5$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/283:45 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops20h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 5/53:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop22h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$516
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2711:00 pm
SJC
-
PTY
1 stop12h 02m
Delta
Wed 5/62:27 pm
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop22h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sun 4/263:45 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops22h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 5/710:00 am
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop28h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/254:00 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops19h 02m
Delta
Thu 5/72:15 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops22h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$524
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:37 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 8/253:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops23h 33m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/7$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/18:45 am
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops31h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 4/133:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops24h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$527
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:44 pm
SJC
-
DAV
2 stops18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2910:05 am
DAV
-
SJC
3 stops25h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$890
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 5/261:10 pm
SJC
-
DAV
2 stops41h 48m
United Airlines
Fri 5/299:38 am
DAV
-
SJC
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$982

Find flight deals from San Jose to Panama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$496
(Delta)

One-way from

$220
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June
From San Jose to Panama
One-way flight from San Jose to Panama
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Panama 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Panama that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sun 5/10

2:46 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/13

3:30 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$509

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-1:02 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/7

2:15 pm-9:13 am

2 stops20h 58m

$509
Quickest round-trip

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 4/27

11:00 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/6

2:27 pm-10:53 am

1 stop22h 26m

$517

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

3:45 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 4/4

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$524

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/3

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$524

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Thu 4/30

12:56 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop23h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/6

10:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$544

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/8

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$547

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 3/30

3:45 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/7

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$547

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 3/24

3:49 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops19h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/31

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$549

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 8/21

1:00 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops23h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/23

3:30 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$552

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Panama (average of $222). Flying from San Jose, California to Panama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Panama, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Panama?

    For a flight from San Jose to Panama, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from San Jose, California to Panama in about 17h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 46m. The distance between San Jose, California and Panama is about 3289 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Panama (average of $222). Flying from San Jose, California to Panama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 airline flying from San Jose to Panama

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose to Panama. 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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