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$282+ Cheap flights from Panama to San Jose (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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJC
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$488
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$282
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$498
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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 September 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/23:30 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/61:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop27h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$464
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/114:41 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/181:16 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/27$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/22:10 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops22h 24mDelta
Mon 10/63:22 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/29$499
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:41 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/191:16 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop27h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/28$547
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:25 amPTY - SJC
2 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/193:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/287:55 amPTY - SJC
1 stop30h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/54:02 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/28$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/134:41 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2012:30 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$875
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:14 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/85:55 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$914
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:55 amPTY - SJC
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/53:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$933
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/23:40 pmPTY - SJC
3 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/46:35 amSJC - PTY
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$1,027

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama to San Jose 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 September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama to San Jose that are best for you.

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Panama

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 11/11

4:41 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Jose

Tue 11/18

1:16 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$488

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/12

8:55 am-10:05 am

2 stops28h 10m

San Jose

Wed 11/19

1:16 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/31

3:41 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Jose

Sat 11/8

12:30 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/9

4:41 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$282

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/6

3:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$282

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/9

9:45 am-10:27 pm

3 stops39h 42m

$334

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/6

10:05 pm-7:16 pm

3 stops47h 11m

$374

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/9

3:30 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$406

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/9

1:30 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops32h 05m

$452

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/29

11:25 am-9:50 am

3 stops49h 25m

$518

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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?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Panama to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated September 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Panama to San Jose have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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?

    Departing from Panama to San Jose will take you 22h 37m. There are 3289 mi between Panama and San Jose.

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Panama to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 Panama to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Panama to San Jose. 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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