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

Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from San Jose, California to Panama in about 12h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 35m. The distance between San Jose, California and Panama is about 3289 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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.

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

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Mon 12/292:29 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops21h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/54:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$682

Mon 12/2910:55 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop18h 05mDelta

Mon 1/58:10 amPTY - SJC

2 stops16h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$1,008

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Tue 1/274:00 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/38:55 amPTY - SJC

2 stops15h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$438

Fri 5/110:45 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop12h 10mDelta

Mon 5/42:20 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops24h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$453

Wed 2/112:32 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/182:50 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops24h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$484

Mon 1/268:40 amSJC - PTY

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/294:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$438

Wed 4/13:45 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/203:30 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$438

Wed 1/78:40 amSJC - PTY

2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/144:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$454

Sat 2/283:55 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops43h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/48:55 amPTY - SJC

2 stops31h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$462

Fri 5/11:00 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop27h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/43:30 pmPTY - SJC

1 stop22h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$470

Wed 2/253:55 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/24:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$474

Thu 1/294:00 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/84:41 pmPTY - SJC

1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$497

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Mon 12/292:29 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops21h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/54:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$682

Wed 1/78:40 amSJC - PTY

2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/144:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$454

Wed 1/710:45 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop12h 10mDelta

Wed 1/143:20 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops20h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$823

Mon 1/128:40 amSJC - PTY

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/164:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$470

Mon 1/1211:51 amSJC - PTY

2 stops22h 36mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/164:50 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops21h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$591

Mon 1/1210:45 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop12h 10mDelta

Fri 1/163:20 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops30h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$784

Mon 1/268:40 amSJC - PTY

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/294:41 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$438

Tue 1/2710:45 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop12h 10mDelta

Tue 2/33:20 pmPTY - SJC

2 stops20h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$564

Thu 1/294:00 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/84:41 pmPTY - SJC

1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$497

Fri 1/304:00 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/84:41 pmPTY - SJC

1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$612

One-way flights from San Jose to Panama
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Sun 1/254:00 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$184

Fri 1/234:00 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$199

Tue 1/134:00 pmSJC - PTY

2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$203

Thu 1/298:40 amSJC - PTY

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$234

Tue 1/272:06 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop20h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$243

Mon 1/2610:45 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop12h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$247

Sat 1/242:06 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop20h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$268

Mon 1/2610:37 amSJC - PTY

3 stops19h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$303

Wed 1/282:06 pmSJC - PTY

1 stop20h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$305

Tue 6/165:45 amSJC - PTY

2 stops29h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$310

Tue 1/277:52 pmSJC - PTY

3 stops25h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$317

Thu 1/2912:34 pmSJC - PTY

3 stops18h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$319

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 1/27

4:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/3

8:55 am-8:56 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 1/26

8:40 am-5:07 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/29

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

3:45 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/20

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$438

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 5/1

10:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/4

2:20 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$453

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 1/7

8:40 am-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/14

4:41 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$454

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 2/28

3:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops43h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/4

8:55 am-1:41 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$462

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 5/1

1:00 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop27h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/4

3:30 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop22h 38m

$470

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 2/25

3:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/2

4:41 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$474

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 2/11

2:32 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops20h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/18

2:50 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$484

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Thu 1/29

4:00 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/8

4:41 pm-9:18 am

1 stop19h 37m

$497

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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 $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 PA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Panama 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 42% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Panama, 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

8,019 reviews

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

8,019 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

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

9,113 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

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

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 United Airlines and Delta fly from San Jose, California to Panama in about 12h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 35m. 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 $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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United Airlines	Cheapest$407	Average$622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$413	Average$482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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