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Cheap Flight Deals from San José to Panama City (SJO-PTY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Panama City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Panama City

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Panama City.
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5:51 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.SJO-PTY
1h 24mdirect
7:43 a.m. - 8:07 a.m.PTY-SJO
1h 24mdirect
C$ 255Copa Airlines
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Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar
9:14 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.SJO-PTY
9h 36m2 stops
7:10 a.m. - 7:34 a.m.PTY-SJO
1h 24mdirect
C$ 262Copa Airlines
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Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar
8:08 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.SJO-PTY
1h 24mdirect
12:45 p.m. - 1:11 p.m.PTY-SJO
1h 26mdirect
C$ 285Copa Airlines
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Mon, 3 Mar - Tue, 4 Mar
9:14 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.SJO-PTY
9h 36m2 stops
7:10 a.m. - 7:34 a.m.PTY-SJO
1h 24mdirect
C$ 292Copa Airlines
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Mon, 3 Mar - Thu, 13 Mar
5:05 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.SJO-PTY
4h 20m1 stop
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.PTY-SJO
1h 15mdirect
C$ 299Avianca
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Mon, 10 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
10:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.SJO-PTY
1h 20mdirect
3:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.PTY-SJO
4h 15m1 stop
C$ 318Avianca
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Sat, 1 Mar - Wed, 5 Mar
9:35 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.SJO-PTY
4h 10m1 stop
3:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.PTY-SJO
4h 15m1 stop
C$ 321Avianca
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Sat, 1 Mar - Wed, 5 Mar
6:00 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.SJO-PTY
35h 37m2 stops
10:55 p.m. - 11:38 a.m.PTY-SJO
13h 43m1 stop
C$ 1,983United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.SJO-PTY
35h 37m2 stops
3:20 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.PTY-SJO
40h 55m2 stops
C$ 2,114United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
7:55 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.SJO-PTY
9h 42m1 stop
3:20 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.PTY-SJO
22h 06m1 stop
C$ 2,304United Airlines
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Sat, 12 Apr - Sat, 19 Apr

Flights from San José to Panama City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Panama City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Panama City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San José to Panama City, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Panama City back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José to Panama City is November, where tickets cost C$ 261 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 308 and C$ 305 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Panama City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 309, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Panama City, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 153
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Panama City

  • How can I get from downtown San Jose in Costa Rica to SJO?

    From several bus stops throughout San Jose, Costa Rica, you can catch an ATUASA bus every 10min that goes to SJO. The bus ride takes about 35min. The next most affordable option is a shuttle from San Jose to SJO. Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, Jayride Shuttles, Zuma Tours, and Interbus Shuttles are some of the companies that go to SJO.

  • Does SJO have lounges accessible to any passenger, regardless of airline or ticket class?

    If you want to wait for your flight at SJO in style and comfort, you can access the Santa Maria VIP lounge by paying at the door. This lounge is located Airside on Level 3, at Gate 5. Some amenities of this posh lounge include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, newspapers and magazines, TV, Wi-Fi, internet terminals, telephone, and flight monitors.

  • How can I fly from SJO to PTY?

    Copa Airlines is one carrier that operates non-stop flights between SJO and PTY. Other carriers such as Avianca and Wingo operate flights between SJO and PTY with one layover, usually in Bogota (BOG). Airlines such as Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Avianca Costa Rica operate flights between SJO and PTY with two stops. Layover locations for these flights include San Salvador (SAL) and Managua (MGA).

  • How can I get from PTY into downtown Panama City?

    From PTY, you can take a 40min walk to the subway station at Las Mananitas and catch a Line 2 Subway for a 25min ride into Panama City. A more expensive, but perhaps more convenient, option is to take a taxi, which can get you into the city center in about 15min. Some taxi companies that frequent PTY include Union De Taxi De Pacora, Yellow Car, Radio Taxi Italia, and Piquera De Taxi Clayton.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Panama City was C$ 107 for a one-way ticket and C$ 179 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Panama City?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Panama City flight route: American Airlines, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Panama City?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Panama City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Panama City?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Panama City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Panama City?

    There are direct flights from San José to Panama City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Panama City, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Panama City are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of C$ 306 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 452 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Panama City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Panama City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Panama City with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Panama City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Panama City from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 181 or less one-way and C$ 346 or less round-trip.
  • Do not confuse the San Jose International Airport (SJC) in California, USA with the San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. SJO in Costa Rica serves as a hub for Sansa Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca Costa Rica, and Costa Rica Green Airways. It also serves as a focus city for Avianca El Salvador and Copa Airlines. The Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) in Panama City serves as a hub for Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Columbia.
  • If you would like to stay near SJO the night before your flight, there are several airports near SJO that offer free shuttles to the airport terminals. Some of these hotels include the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport, the Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, and the Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela.
  • At SJO, passengers who need wheelchairs and/or wheelchair assistance simply need to contact Sky Cap before traveling to arrange aid. At PTY, wheelchairs and wheelchair assistance are available upon request.
  • If you have time to pamper yourself as you wait for your flight to PTY, you can take advantage of the Spa Mioderma at SJO. Some treatments include pedicures, facials, and massages. The spa is located Airside at Gate 5 and Airside at Gate 10.
  • If you would like to exchange your currency when you arrive at PTY, you can use the Travelex currency exchange kiosks. One is in Sector 100 and one in Duty-Free Zone. PTY also has ATMs available on both Landside and Airside.
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Prefer to fly direct from San José to Panama City?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Air France,Avianca, +4 more

Air Europa,Air France, +5 more

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Top airlines flying from San José to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Panama City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Panama City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1554 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.9Boarding
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
6.9Food
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Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2025GYE - PTY
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Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

It was first time fling in copa airline. In general I am satisfied except bag size. I got a email from copa with 17-10-6 for carry on bag. In airport the check in show 22-14-10 . However that mistake means $100,00 in over cost.

Not being in the back row and having to pay for a better seat

On the trip to Rosario, we raw dogged it for 7 hours. No wifi, no charging outlets, Gilbert girls on every third row monitor with no audio. It was better on the return flight—at least we had screens and earplugs.

Good trip, excellent attention. I like Copa Airlines, the best. 👍🏻

Have veg meal going forward . Other than e everything was excellent !!!

I would enjoy a glass of wine on such a long flight.

Boarding groups were called up in Spanish only. Luckily I know some of the language. They gave out grilled cheese sandwiches and a cup of fruit. I was very disappointed. I could only eat the cup of fruit because the only other option was vanilla pudding. The entertainment system and seating were great though.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

COP 7,000 for a cup of mediocre coffee. I thought I was on Spirit Airlines for a minute. Otherwise the flight was fine. Nothing exceptional to report.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

My whole return flight itinerary, 3 flights, got canceled without any warning to me because I missed one of the earlier flights 3 weeks ago

The connection time is too short to pass through customs and once you do clear customs the connecting flight is in another terminal that is not close.

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