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$107+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 25, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$226
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$107
(Wingo)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Panama City to San José, San José Province?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San José, San José Province. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 55% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $205, or $254 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San José, San José Province?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to San José, San José Province. Flights to San José, San José Province from Panama City in September are about $232 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $86.

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

When flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Panama City to San José flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Panama City to San José specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Panama City to San José in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/246:53 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Sat 8/313:47 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mWingo
Deal found 7/25$147
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/246:53 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Sat 8/313:47 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mWingo
Deal found 7/24$152
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:14 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Sat 8/243:47 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mWingo
Deal found 7/25$153
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/117:10 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/248:25 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/25$226
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/63:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Tue 8/132:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop7h 21mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$231
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/233:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop13h 10mAvianca
Fri 8/302:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$232
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/273:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Tue 8/610:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$233
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/65:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Sun 8/114:50 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop6h 19mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$238
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/65:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Sat 8/102:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop7h 21mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$239

Panama City to San José 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Panama City and San José in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Panama City to San José in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/246:53 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Sat 8/313:47 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mWingo
Deal found 7/25$147
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/246:53 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Sat 8/313:47 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mWingo
Deal found 7/24$152
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:14 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Sat 8/243:47 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mWingo
Deal found 7/25$153
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/211:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Mon 12/27:45 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop17h 55mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$218
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/117:10 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/248:25 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/25$226
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/63:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Tue 8/132:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop7h 21mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$231
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/233:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop13h 10mAvianca
Fri 8/302:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$232
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/273:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Tue 8/610:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$233
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/157:43 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/152:27 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/25$237

Panama City to San José flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Panama City to San José for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Panama City to San José should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/57:43 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/118:46 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/25$226
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/63:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Tue 8/132:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop7h 21mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$231
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 7/2611:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Mon 8/52:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$232
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/273:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Tue 8/610:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$233
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/65:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Sun 8/114:50 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop6h 19mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$238
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/65:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Sat 8/102:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop7h 21mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$239
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/273:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Tue 8/62:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop7h 21mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$248
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/711:40 amPTY - SJO
2 stops12h 10mAvianca
Wed 8/1410:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$276
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/63:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Wed 8/146:10 amSJO - PTY
2 stops9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$277

One-way flights to San José from Panama City

Search for one-way flight options from Panama City to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Panama City to San José can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Panama City to San José flights by using the search form above.
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/316:53 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Deal found 7/24$107
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/76:53 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Deal found 7/23$110
This Wingo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Wingo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/246:53 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 22mWingo
Deal found 7/25$111
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/309:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$130
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/243:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop30h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$137
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/49:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$145
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/33:40 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$166
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:40 amPTY - SJO
2 stops12h 10mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$175
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/911:40 amPTY - SJO
2 stops12h 10mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$176

Find flights from Panama City to San José within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/5

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

Nonstop1h 23m

$226

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/19

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop6h 19m

$231

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 8/22

1 stop12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/29

1 stop8h 35m

$232

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/15

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/14

Nonstop1h 25m

$237

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

1 stop6h 19m

$238

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/10

1 stop7h 21m

$239

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/29

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/6

Nonstop1h 23m

$266

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 9/20

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/28

Nonstop1h 23m

$279

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 8/14

2 stops27h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/18

1 stop7h 21m

$334

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

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 July 23, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Panama City to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Panama City to San José. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama City to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

64.4 - 69.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 July 25, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Panama City to San José, see what other customers have to say about Avianca and Copa Airlines. 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.
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Avianca
7.3
Good
3,352 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

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  • 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 23 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 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 17m is how long a nonstop flight from Panama City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically takes.

  • Can I find flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Copa Airlines for just $226, but on average you can expect to pay $272.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 19 direct flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province is less than $304.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Panama City to San José, San José Province for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Panama City to San José, San José Province?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

    Flights from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

  • How many flights depart from Panama City to San José, San José Province on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 8 flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 75% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 25% of flight departures

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Panama City to San José, San José Province in 1h 25m. Fly via Copa Airlines or Avianca to get the fastest option. Panama City and San José, San José Province are separated by a distance of 336 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Panama City to San José, San José Province is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $226 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Avianca, starting at $231. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 2% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province are Wingo ($107), Avianca ($130), and Copa Airlines ($285).

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

    Consider Air Europa (90%), Turkish Airlines (90%) or KLM (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $359, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $117. The most popular route (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $129.

  • What does PTY to SJO mean?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport is PTY and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is SJO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Panama City to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Panama City to San José with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Panama City to San José flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Panama City to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Panama City to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Panama City to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Panama City to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Panama City to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Panama City to San José, San José Province?

    Before booking your flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province check out the most popular airlines for this route: Avianca, Copa Airlines or Wingo.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province (average of $378). Flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 3 airlines flying from Panama City to San José

Discover the top 3 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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WingoCheapest$71Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$166Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Hourly flight availability from Panama City to San José

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Weekly flight availability from Panama City to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama City to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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