Panama

$152+ 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PTY
Dec 23 — Dec 301
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Jose to Panama with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Panama

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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$387
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(Trip.com)
From San Jose to Panama
One-way flight from San Jose to Panama

Find flight deals from San Jose to Panama

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Panama
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 December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3110:55 pmSJC - PTY
1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/204:40 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops24h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$417
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/268:10 pmSJC - PTY
3 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/298:05 pmPTY - SJC
3 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,112
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/236:10 amSJC - PTY
2 stops52h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/12:10 pmPTY - SJC
2 stops31h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,179

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 December 18, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sun 1/19

3:54 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/23

4:40 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$387

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 2/1

2:48 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops22h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/8

4:39 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$427

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Fri 1/31

9:41 am-10:25 am

3 stops21h 44m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/6

3:19 am-8:46 am

3 stops32h 27m

$578

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sat 2/1

6:40 am-8:01 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/8

8:05 am-8:51 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$582

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 1/1

10:55 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$152

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sun 1/19

2:10 pm-10:25 am

3 stops41h 15m

$274

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 1/8

3:54 pm-5:11 am

1 stop10h 17m

$2,053

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Panama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American 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.
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Jose to Panama

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.