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$165+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Panama

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
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Panama (PA0). 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 January 30, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:27 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/83:20 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops20h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 2/42:48 pmSJC - PTY
2 stops19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/74:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 1/301:20 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop27h 41mDelta
Mon 2/33:27 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop23h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/30$434
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/119:41 amSJC - PTY
3 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/158:05 pmPTY - SJC
3 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/26:55 pmSJC - DAV
3 stops19h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/89:41 amDAV - SJC
2 stops14h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,212
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Tue 2/43:54 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop10h 17mCopa Airlines
Fri 2/1412:47 pmPTY - SJC
1 stop11h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$4,221

Find flights from San Jose to Panama within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Panama 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 January 30, 2025.

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San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 4/28

6:27 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/8

3:20 pm-10:02 am

2 stops20h 42m

$408

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 2/4

2:48 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops19h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/7

4:40 pm-11:12 am

2 stops21h 32m

$427

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 2/3

1:30 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops21h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/7

3:27 pm-4:22 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$448

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 2/11

9:41 am-10:25 am

3 stops21h 44m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/15

8:05 pm-2:23 pm

3 stops21h 18m

$638

San JoseDavid

SJC - DAV

SJCDAV

San Jose

Sun 3/2

6:55 pm-5:22 pm

3 stops19h 27m

David Enrique Malek

Sat 3/8

9:41 am-9:09 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$1,212

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 2/4

3:54 pm-5:11 am

1 stop10h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/14

12:47 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$4,221

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/2

3:30 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$165

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sun 2/9

6:40 am-2:02 pm

1 stop28h 22m

$206

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 3/15

5:56 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops20h 34m

$274

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 3/24

4:00 pm-5:11 am

1 stop11h 11m

$1,929

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Panama

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Panama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to Panama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Panama by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama 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 when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from San Jose to Panama have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,450 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,617 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,906 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Panama?

    For a flight from San Jose to Panama, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $165. Delta flights start at $206 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $1,929 one-way.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose to Panama. 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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