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$282+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJC
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$498
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$282
(United Airlines)

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July

Average price

$498
From Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($195 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/183:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/203:45 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops24h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/182:10 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops26h 35mDelta
Mon 9/222:20 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops20h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/15$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/13:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/143:55 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops24h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$551
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/293:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/66:22 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/153:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/203:45 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/297:55 amPTY - SJC
1 stop30h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/51:16 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop27h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/13:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/106:22 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$654
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/292:10 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop31h 39mDelta
Mon 10/610:25 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop12h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/15$819
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:45 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:28 amSJC - PTY
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$930

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San Jose that are best for you.

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Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/18

2:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Jose

Mon 9/22

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/1

3:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

San Jose

Fri 10/10

1:00 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop27h 37m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/18

3:30 pm-9:51 am

2 stops20h 21m

San Jose

Sat 9/20

3:45 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/30

2:21 pm-10:13 am

2 stops21h 52m

San Jose

Sun 11/16

4:45 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops18h 27m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/2

4:41 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops28h 10m

San Jose

Fri 12/5

4:00 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/23

3:30 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops24h 04m

San Jose

Mon 9/29

3:55 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/5

3:30 pm-9:52 am

2 stops20h 22m

$282

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Deals found on 9/15

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Panama City to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Panama City to San Jose have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 City to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Panama City to San Jose can take about 10h 40m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $498. The distance from Panama City to San Jose is about 3289 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Panama City to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($194), offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to San Jose. United Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Panama City to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 City to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Panama City 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 15, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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