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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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$498
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$282
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$285
From Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Jose
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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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/253:30 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/16:24 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$498
This CheapTicketsDeal deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapTicketsDeal is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/252:28 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops22h 06mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/111:00 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop18h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$566
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/23:20 amPTY - SJC
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/77:47 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$701

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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 City

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San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/25

3:30 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops27h 48m

San Jose

Fri 8/1

6:24 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/25

2:28 pm-10:34 am

2 stops22h 06m

San Jose

Fri 8/1

11:00 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop18h 03m

$566

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 8/2

3:20 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 45m

San Jose

Thu 8/7

7:47 pm-5:25 am

1 stop31h 38m

$701

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/28

3:30 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop22h 32m

$282

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/28

1:30 pm-11:54 pm

3 stops36h 24m

$377

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to San Jose

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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 $344). 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.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($498), and Alaska Airlines ($566) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to San Jose.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $344). 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 2 airlines flying from Panama City to San Jose

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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