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$184+ Cheap flights from San Jose (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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PTY
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Wed 6/18
Wed 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$438
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$385
From San Jose to Panama
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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 June 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/232:31 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops23h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/283:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 6/217:09 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/281:50 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$595
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:00 amSJC - PTY
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/73:40 pmPTY - SJC
3 stops44h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$652
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 6/1910:25 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Thu 7/32:23 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/12$779
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/261:07 pmSJC - DAV
2 stops41h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/29:41 amDAV - SJC
2 stops28h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$4,587

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Panama that are best for you.

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San Jose

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Panama

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 7/23

2:31 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/28

3:30 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 7/1

6:00 am-4:30 pm

3 stops32h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/7

3:40 pm-10:36 am

3 stops44h 56m

$652

San JoseDavid

SJC - DAV

SJCDAV

San Jose

Sat 7/26

1:07 pm-9:00 am

2 stops41h 53m

David Enrique Malek

Sat 8/2

9:41 am-12:02 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$4,587

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 12/3

7:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$184

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Panama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Panama?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Panama (average of $478). Flying from San Jose to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 PA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Panama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 13, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to Panama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Panama by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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 June 13, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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    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 to Panama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Panama (average of $478). Flying from San Jose to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 3 airlines flying from San Jose to Panama

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$315Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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