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$135+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
Jan 10 — Jan 171
Sat 1/10
Sat 1/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 11, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1211:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Fri 12/127:50 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$218
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:50 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Tue 1/65:00 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$228
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 1/57:50 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$238
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/102:55 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/165:00 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$239
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:50 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Sat 1/35:00 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:55 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/305:53 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$243
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:53 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$245
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:55 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/225:53 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/8$247
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Fri 12/197:50 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$249
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:08 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$254

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO). 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 December 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Avianca)

One-way from

$135
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$214

Good round-trip deal

$132 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to San José 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 December 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San José that are best for you.

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Panama City

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San José

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Return

Price

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/14

11:25 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

12:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$228

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/12

7:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

5:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$230

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

12:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$237

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/12

7:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

1:45 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 05m

$239

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/2

7:55 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

5:51 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$247

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/22

6:46 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

5:53 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$247

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/22

7:55 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

5:50 am-8:14 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$247

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/8

9:34 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

11:01 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$247

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/15

6:46 am-7:06 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

5:56 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$247

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/6

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop15h 30m

$135

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Panama City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Panama City-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Panama City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to San José. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Panama City to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of $99). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PTY to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 11, 2025.

When flying from Panama City to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Panama City to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Panama City to San José. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City to San José flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City to San José?

The best insider tips for Panama City to San José flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Panama City to San José trip
Airports
PTY

For a smooth departure from PTY, consider using Uber for quick and cost-effective transport to the airport.

Read more about PTYBy Taryn White
SJO

Upon arrival at SJO, use ATMs for better currency exchange rates than airport counters.

Read more about SJOBy Marisa Garcia
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Taryn White

Taryn White

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated December 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to San José to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,478 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Panama City to San José?

    If you wish to fly to San José from Panama City, then you need to book flights from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl. There are 22 flights from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) per day to choose from. Flights to San José from Tocumen Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 15m is how long a nonstop flight from Panama City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Panama City to San José flight route?

    This flight path from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Panama City to San José will take you 1h 20m. There are 335 mi between Panama City and San José. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Panama City to San José is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $116 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Avianca, starting at $171. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City to San José?

    Consider Air Europa (92%), Turkish Airlines (92%) or Iberia (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to San José.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to San José?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Panama City to San José? While on average our users pay $177, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $227.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama City to San José?

    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 José.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of $99). Flying from Panama City to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to San José. 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 December 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$178Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$184Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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