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

• Earliest: departs at 3:58 am and lands at 5:23 am
• Latest: departs at 6:17 pm and lands at 7:42 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

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

A direct flight from San José to Panama City takes 1h 25m, 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 San José to Panama City range from C$ 281 to C$ 376, with an average of C$ 312 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 281 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the C$ 312 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 311 round-trip, compared to C$ 337 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 74–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Panama City flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 347 to C$ 1,033. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 206, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San José to Panama City route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

One-stop flights from San José to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from San José to Panama City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 300 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 323, a difference of C$ 23.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Panama City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Copa Airlines
• Avianca

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 8h 13m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 13h via Newark (EWR).

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

Among airlines operating San José to Panama City flights:

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