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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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJC
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San Jose

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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$498
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$282
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$666
From Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average 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 July 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/143:30 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop22h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2112:30 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 7/198:10 amPTY - SJC
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Sat 8/95:00 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops18h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/30$620
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/149:55 amPTY - SJC
3 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2112:39 pmSJC - PTY
3 stops42h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$768

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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 July 1, 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

Thu 8/14

3:30 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop22h 32m

San Jose

Thu 8/21

12:30 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$498

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/19

8:10 am-10:49 pm

2 stops16h 39m

San Jose

Sat 8/9

5:00 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$620

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/14

9:55 am-11:44 am

3 stops27h 49m

San Jose

Thu 8/21

12:39 pm-8:55 am

3 stops42h 16m

$768

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/3

8:10 am-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$282

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 8/2

1:55 pm-9:10 am

2 stops21h 15m

$297

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 8/2

3:30 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop22h 32m

$298

Panama CitySan Jose

PTY - SJC

PTYSJC

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/3

10:05 pm-2:37 pm

3 stops42h 32m

$361

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 Delta ($620) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to San Jose.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama City to San Jose one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $282. American Airlines flights start at $297 while deals on United Airlines start at $298 one-way.

  • 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 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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