San Jose

$282+ Cheap flights from Panama to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJC
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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Cheapest flights from Panama to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:37 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 42mDelta
Mon 11/1710:25 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop12h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/11$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 11/238:05 amPTY - SJC
2 stops18h 47mDelta
Sat 11/296:25 amSJC - PTY
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/12$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 11/202:43 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops21h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/237:14 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops15h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 11/204:41 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/234:02 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$655
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/162:50 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/272:01 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$661
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/284:41 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops23h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/42:29 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops23h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$688
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/184:55 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2612:56 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$791
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 11/232:43 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2912:46 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$881
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 11/2011:25 amPTY - SJC
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2311:30 amSJC - PTY
3 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$933
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 11/233:50 pmPTY - SJC
3 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/2911:30 amSJC - PTY
3 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,073

Cheap flight deals from Panama to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(Delta)

One-way from

$282
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$878
Provider with most accurate pricing for Panama City Tocumen Intl-San Jose flight deals.
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From Panama to San Jose
One-way flight from Panama to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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

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Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/23

8:05 am-8:38 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San Jose

Sat 11/29

6:25 am-7:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$499

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

2:50 pm-10:23 am

2 stops22h 33m

San Jose

Sat 12/27

2:01 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$661

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/28

4:41 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops23h 52m

San Jose

Sun 1/4

2:29 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops23h 38m

$688

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/18

4:55 pm-10:00 am

2 stops20h 05m

San Jose

Fri 12/26

12:56 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$791

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/23

2:43 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops24h 33m

San Jose

Sat 11/29

12:46 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$881

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

3:46 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops24h 30m

San Jose

Sat 12/27

10:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$933

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/23

11:25 am-9:50 am

2 stops25h 25m

San Jose

Sat 11/29

11:30 am-8:50 am

3 stops18h 20m

$1,101

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

4:41 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$282

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

2:50 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$297

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/8

4:50 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$397

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to San Jose, California (average of $176). Flying from Panama to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $499). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama to San Jose. 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 into for flights to San Jose from Panama?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose (SJC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from Panama.

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

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Panama to San Jose, California in just under 15h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h. The distance from Panama to San Jose, California is about 3289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama to San Jose.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to San Jose, California (average of $176). Flying from Panama to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $499). 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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