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$158+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PTY
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(Delta)

One-way from

$158
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$422
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:30 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/53:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1210:25 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop12h 23mDelta
Wed 5/282:13 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/24$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/122:15 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/281:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$455
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:39 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/52:23 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$640

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Panama City that are best for you.

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Panama City

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 5/12

10:25 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/28

2:13 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$387

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 4/21

3:30 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/5

3:20 pm-1:36 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$392

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 5/12

2:15 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops20h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/28

1:20 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$455

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 5/12

4:28 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops44h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 5/27

3:20 am-10:00 am

3 stops32h 40m

$739

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/2

3:30 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$158

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 4/4

6:15 am-7:27 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$174

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 7/21

2:31 pm-5:11 am

1 stop12h 40m

$2,073

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Deals found on 3/25

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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 Jose to Panama City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Jose-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 Jose-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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 Jose-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 Jose to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Panama City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Panama City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose to Panama City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Panama City, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Panama City round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, with prices starting at $387. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $392 and $455, respectively. Delta is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $174 and $2,073, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Panama City.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from San Jose 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Panama City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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