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$427+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJC
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
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 July 22, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 7/2110:00 am
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop28h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 7/232:32 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$788
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/183:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops23h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2512:51 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops27h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$831
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 10/301:52 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops23h 12m
American Airlines
Thu 11/512:58 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops22h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$837
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 9/41:39 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops23h 11m
American Airlines
Fri 9/1112:02 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops22h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$849
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Fri 10/302:21 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops24h 26m
Delta
Thu 11/56:11 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops16h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/17$853
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/53:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
1 stop22h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 8/91:10 pm
SJC
-
PTY
1 stop27h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 7/223:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops28h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 7/251:10 pm
SJC
-
PTY
1 stop27h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$888
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/307:55 am
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops15h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 11/58:45 am
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops27h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$901
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 7/197:55 am
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops15h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 7/232:32 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$917
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 7/183:30 pm
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 7/232:32 pm
SJC
-
PTY
2 stops23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$918
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 9/45:30 am
PTY
-
SJC
2 stops15h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/119:03 pm
SJC
-
PTY
3 stops39h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$924

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Cheapest round-trip

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/4

3:30 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops23h 38m

San Jose

Sun 9/13

12:51 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/2

3:30 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops28h 01m

San Jose

Wed 9/9

12:51 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/14

3:30 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops31h 27m

San Jose

Fri 8/21

6:37 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops17h 37m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/5

3:30 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop22h 33m

San Jose

Sun 8/9

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/30

3:30 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops28h 01m

San Jose

Fri 9/4

6:37 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/14

3:30 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops23h 38m

San Jose

Mon 8/17

6:37 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$788
Quickest round-trip

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/30

7:55 am-9:04 pm

2 stops15h 09m

San Jose

Fri 11/6

4:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/1

3:30 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops28h 01m

San Jose

Tue 9/8

12:51 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/19

3:30 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops28h 01m

San Jose

Tue 8/25

12:51 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$788

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/18

3:30 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops28h 01m

San Jose

Mon 8/24

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$788

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  • 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 23h 38m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Panama City to San Jose, California is about 3289 mi.

  • 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.

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