San José

$263+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

PTY — SJO
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or December, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San José

Cheapest flights from Panama City to San José

Wed 11/410:05 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Wed 11/47:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/3$264
Mon 12/142:30 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 12/157:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/2$280
Wed 11/114:10 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Fri 11/205:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 11/2$283
Thu 11/124:10 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Sat 11/141:55 am -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 11/2$284
Wed 12/232:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Sun 12/277:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/2$285
Thu 11/2610:05 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Sat 11/289:30 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 11/1$293
Thu 12/102:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Sat 12/267:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/3$296
Fri 11/276:40 am -
Nonstop1h 22m
Mon 11/304:00 am -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 11/3$303
Mon 12/286:10 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 12/299:45 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 11/3$310
Sun 11/87:55 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Tue 11/102:46 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 11/3$314

Find flight deals from Panama City to San José

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Avianca)

One-way from

$263
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$260

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$262 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Panama City Tocumen Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Panama City Tocumen Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/24

6:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/28

4:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$265

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/3

7:55 am-8:18 am

Nonstop1h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/6

8:37 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/29

7:55 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/7

1:28 pm-1:52 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/25

8:40 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/18

10:34 am-11:02 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/20

9:34 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273
Quickest round-trip

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/24

7:00 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

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Compare providers for flights from Panama City to San José

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Panama City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

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 51 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of $213). Flying from Panama City to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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?

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 71% versus a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City to San José flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Panama City to San José flights typically cost between $214 and $281 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $280 on Avianca (Dec 14-Dec 15).

The best insider tips for Panama City to San José flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Panama City to San José trip
Our travel experts
Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on PTY

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.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

  • 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 21 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 20m 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?

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

    Departing from Panama City to San José will take you 1h 28m. 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 Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $94 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at $154. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Avianca (93%), Avianca (93%) or KLM (90%) 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 $292, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $303.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José (average of $213). Flying from Panama City to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$94Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$154Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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