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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 8:06 am
• Latest: departs at 9:29 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Panama City to San José.

A direct flight from Panama City to San José takes 1h 26m, covering 867 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Panama City to San José range from C$ 315 to C$ 393, with an average of C$ 366 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 315 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the C$ 366 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 367 round-trip and layover options via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) at C$ 369.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 86–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to San José flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 395 to C$ 3,093. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 383, which is 79% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless

Flights from Panama City to San José usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to San José route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

Connecting flights from Panama City to San José most commonly pass through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 48% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Panama City to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 362 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 392, a difference of C$ 31.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and San José.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 36m, compared with 6h 51m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

San José is 1 hour behind Panama City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Panama City to San José flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.