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$305+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San Jose

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 January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 4/83:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops24h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/153:45 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops20h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$521
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/33:20 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops28h 23m
Copa Airlines
Sat 8/83:00 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops21h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/27$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/264:41 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops31h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 3/18:50 am
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops26h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/91:49 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops22h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 4/142:02 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops20h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:41 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops31h 24m
United Airlines
Thu 3/53:49 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops24h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$573
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/234:41 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops31h 24m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/33:55 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops19h 50m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/274:41 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 3/43:55 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops22h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$696
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/54:50 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops21h 07m
British Airways
Mon 2/97:12 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops15h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$722
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/58:55 am
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop13h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/92:40 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops19h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$740
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:45 am
PTY
-
SJC
3 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/511:30 am
SJC
-
PTY
3 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$769

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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 January 29, 2026.

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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 January 29, 2026.
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Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/8

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

San Jose

Wed 4/15

3:45 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$521

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/26

4:41 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San Jose

Sun 3/1

8:50 am-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$534

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 4/9

1:49 pm-10:18 am

2 stops22h 29m

San Jose

Tue 4/14

2:02 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$547

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/26

4:41 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San Jose

Thu 3/5

3:49 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$573

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/23

4:41 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San Jose

Tue 3/3

3:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$604

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/27

4:41 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops24h 00m

San Jose

Wed 3/4

3:55 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$696

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/26

9:45 am-2:48 pm

3 stops32h 03m

San Jose

Thu 3/5

11:30 am-8:50 am

3 stops18h 20m

$769

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/27

3:15 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops24h 37m

San Jose

Wed 3/4

10:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$803

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/14

9:45 am-2:48 pm

3 stops31h 03m

San Jose

Sat 3/21

11:30 am-8:50 am

3 stops19h 20m

$843

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/27

1:15 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop12h 41m

San Jose

Wed 3/4

12:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 35m

$884

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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, California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Jose, California (average of $220). Flying from Panama City to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $544). 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.

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, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Panama City to San Jose, California in 22h 29m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Panama City 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 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, California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San Jose, California (average of $220). Flying from Panama City to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $544). 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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