$142+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San JoséExplore 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 August 4, 2026.
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 August 4, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/1110:10 am -
2 stops23h 20m
Wed 8/1212:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/97:50 pm -
2 stops37h 45m
Wed 11/1112:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$219
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 8/165:30 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 8/164:00 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 8/1![Avianca logo]()
$242
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/277:50 pm -
2 stops37h 45m
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Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 8/84:25 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 8/81:40 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 8/3![Avianca logo]()
$252
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 10/243:25 am -
1 stop6h 25m
Sun 10/254:15 pm -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/1![Avianca logo]()
$254
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/1111:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/1612:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2111:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 10/2412:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$259
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/1612:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$260
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3011:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Thu 11/58:05 pm -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$262
Best flights from Panama City to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Panama City to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Panama City to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2311:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 8/291:40 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$262
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/166:34 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sat 11/215:37 am -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 7/30![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 11/276:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 11/306:03 pm -
Nonstop1h 27m
Deal found 8/3![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Wed 10/76:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Sun 10/112:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Fri 9/116:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Tue 11/103:59 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 8/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 8/167:55 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Sun 8/165:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/1![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/246:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Sun 8/306:17 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 7/31![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Wed 11/46:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 11/88:06 am -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 8/4![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Wed 9/26:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Wed 9/910:03 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/3![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Fri 10/301:28 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Thu 11/512:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 8/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$282
Last-minute flights from Panama City to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Panama City to San José. Data last updated August 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Panama City to San José. Data last updated August 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/1612:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$260
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 8/511:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 8/712:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$259
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/55:55 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Sat 8/81:40 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$272
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 8/84:25 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 8/81:40 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 8/3![Avianca logo]()
$252
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/1110:10 am -
2 stops23h 20m
Wed 8/1212:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$218
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/1111:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/167:45 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$255
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 8/165:30 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 8/164:00 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 8/1![Avianca logo]()
$242
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:30 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Sat 8/291:40 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$264
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 9/137:45 pm -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$262
One-way flights from Panama City to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Panama City to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Panama City to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/2710:10 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$142
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 1/232:55 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$143
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/305:30 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$144
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 11/12:55 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 7/31![Avianca logo]()
$147
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:55 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 7/30![Copa Airlines logo]()
$151
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 9/16:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 8/4![Copa Airlines logo]()
$152
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 11/1811:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/1![Avianca logo]()
$159
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 1/277:50 pm -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 8/4![Avianca logo]()
$161
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:10 pm -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$165
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sun 8/97:55 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 8/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$168
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:25 am -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 7/30![Avianca logo]()
$178
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 1/252:55 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 8/3![Avianca logo]()
$200
Find flight deals from Panama City to San José
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 August 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $219 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $142 (Avianca) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $246 |
Good round-trip deal | $261 or less |
Good one-way deal | $152 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San José that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 8/23
11:25 am-11:45 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/29
1:40 am-2:15 pm
1 stop11h 35m
$262
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 11/16
6:34 pm-6:59 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 11/21
5:37 am-8:03 am
Nonstop1h 26m
$282
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 11/27
6:10 pm-6:35 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 11/30
6:03 pm-8:30 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
$282
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 10/7
6:35 pm-6:59 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 10/11
2:48 pm-5:13 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$282
Quickest round-trip
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 9/11
6:35 pm-6:59 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/10
3:59 am-6:23 am
Nonstop1h 24m
$282
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 8/16
7:55 am-8:19 am
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/16
5:55 pm-8:20 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$282
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 8/24
6:35 pm-6:59 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/30
6:17 pm-8:42 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$282
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 11/4
6:10 pm-6:35 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/8
8:06 am-10:32 am
Nonstop1h 26m
$282
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 9/2
6:00 pm-6:24 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/9
10:03 am-12:28 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$282
Panama CitySan José
PTY - SJO
PTYSJO
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Fri 10/30
1:28 pm-1:52 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 11/5
12:04 pm-2:30 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
$282
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- 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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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to San José
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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 $214). Flying from Panama City to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 August 4, 2026.
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 37% versus a flight at noon.
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 August 1, 2026.
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. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Panama City to San José delayed?
About 4% of weekly flights between Panama City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Panama City to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Panama City to San José flights?
Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
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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 August 4, 2026.
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.
Food
6.9
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMaria,Dec 2025
PTY - SLA
Food
6.9
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMaria,Dec 2025
PTY - SLA
Food
6.9
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMaria,Dec 2025
PTY - SLA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$116 | Average$223 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$152 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |