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$255+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PTY
May 25 — Jun 11
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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 April 25, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 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
1 stop10h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$575
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:40 am
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Mon 6/82:24 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops22h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/248:45 am
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops27h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 7/23:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop22h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/22$602
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:32 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops26h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 7/910:00 am
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops13h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$604
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1812:42 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops21h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 8/231:24 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops24h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/24$609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/410:00 pm
SJC
-
PTY
1 stop12h 50m
Delta
Mon 6/82:24 pm
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop23h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:32 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops26h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 7/83:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop22h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/41:10 pm
SJC
-
PTY
1 stop25h 02m
United Airlines
Tue 7/77:55 am
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops15h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/62:51 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops20h 18m
Delta
Sat 6/132:27 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops20h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$619
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/41:10 pm
SJC
-
PTY
1 stop25h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 7/810:00 am
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop28h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$627
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/281:10 pm
SJC
-
DAV
2 stops41h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 9/19:50 am
DAV
-
SJC
2 stops52h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,075
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:45 pm
SJC
-
DAV
2 stops15h 23m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/19:38 am
DAV
-
SJC
2 stops28h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,236

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 April 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$589
(Delta)

One-way from

$255
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$529
From San Jose to Panama
One-way flight from San Jose to Panama
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 6/24

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/2

10:00 am-1:24 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$608

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 9/12

1:35 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops21h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/18

2:21 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$619

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 5/26

4:00 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops22h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/29

3:30 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$703

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Thu 6/4

2:49 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 6/11

2:24 pm-10:43 am

2 stops22h 19m

$711
Quickest round-trip

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 6/1

4:12 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/7

2:24 pm-10:43 am

2 stops22h 19m

$736

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 5/30

2:45 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops21h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/7

3:30 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop22h 33m

$747

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 5/22

6:37 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops17h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/30

7:55 am-12:03 pm

1 stop30h 08m

$752

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 5/30

2:45 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops25h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/6

10:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop28h 03m

$771

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 5/29

2:32 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/7

3:30 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop22h 33m

$771

San JoseDavid

SJC - DAV

SJCDAV

San Jose

Fri 8/28

1:10 pm-9:08 am

2 stops41h 58m

David Enrique Malek

Tue 9/1

9:50 am-12:04 pm

2 stops52h 14m

$1,075

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Deals found on 4/20

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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 April 25, 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

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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.

  • 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 21h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 08m. 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?

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  • 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.

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Top airline flying from San Jose to Panama

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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