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$117+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$200

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/14:09 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/1012:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$202
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/89:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Sun 3/91:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/44:09 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/123:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$292

Find flights from San José to Panama City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Panama City 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 February 20, 2025.

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Panama City

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Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/2

10:56 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 3/9

7:43 am-8:07 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$202

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/8

9:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/8

3:19 am-2:10 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$209

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

4:09 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/12

3:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$292

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/22

3:06 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$117

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

9:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$119

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

1:07 pm-12:20 am

2 stops10h 13m

$302

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Panama City in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Panama City 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 San José, San José Province-Panama City 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 San José to Panama City

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Panama City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Panama City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Panama City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 SJO to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Panama City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Panama City flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Panama City. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from SJO to PTY are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. 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 Panama City. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Panama City?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Panama City from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Tocumen Intl (PTY) should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily flights to Panama City from 3 different airlines. 1h 20m is how long a flight from San José to Panama City Tocumen Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl was viewed by 73 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Copa Airlines, at $202, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Panama City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Avianca. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 2% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City are Air France (100%), Turkish Airlines (100%) and Iberia (96%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City? While on average our users pay $847, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $112. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $218.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Panama City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Panama City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Panama City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 San José to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Panama City. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$78Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AviancaCheapest$135Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$148Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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