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Cheap flights Panama City — San Jose

Panama City (PTY, PA) San Jose (SJO, CR)
from $269 512 km ~1h 6m 36 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $269 on 17.12.2026
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Prices found for 35 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
17 Dec 2026, Thu
avianca airlines AV 59
18:05
PTY Tocumen International Airport
22:05
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
4h 1 stop
City.Travel
$269
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14 Dec 2026, Mon
avianca airlines AV 59
18:05
PTY Tocumen International Airport
22:00
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
3h 55m 1 stop
City.Travel
$272
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29 Dec 2026, Tue
avianca airlines AV 57
02:10
PTY Tocumen International Airport
06:05
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
3h 55m 1 stop
City.Travel
$272
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Copa Airlines CM 192
18:34
PTY Tocumen International Airport
19:59
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
1h 25m Direct
Trip.com
$277
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08 Dec 2026, Tue
avianca airlines AV 41
10:30
PTY Tocumen International Airport
14:30
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
4h 1 stop
City.Travel
$277
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08 Dec 2026, Tue
Copa Airlines CM 344
16:37
PTY Tocumen International Airport
18:04
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
1h 27m Direct
Trip.com
$277
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Route characteristics
Distance
512 km
Flight time
1h 6m
Time difference
-1h
Minimum price
from $269 (17.12.2026)
Average price
$275
Maximum price
$306
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (1)
PTY Tocumen International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
Airlines (3)
AV avianca airlines CM Copa Airlines TA avianca airlines El Salvador
Agencies (5)
Farera Kiwi.com City.Travel Trip.com Авиасейлс
Prices by day of week
Monday
$272
avg $272
Tuesday
$272
avg $275
Cheapest
Wednesday
$277
avg $277
Thursday
$269
avg $269
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $277
avg $277
1 flights
December 2026
from $269
avg $273
5 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
avianca airlines
avianca airlines
14 flights · 13 days
$248
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
19 flights · 17 days
$259
avianca airlines El Salvador
avianca airlines El Salvador
3 flights · 3 days
$269
Where to buy tickets 5
Farera
2 tickets · 2 days
from $248
Kiwi.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $266
City.Travel
13 tickets · 12 days
from $268
Trip.com
16 tickets · 15 days
from $277
Авиасейлс
2 tickets · 2 days
from $279
Airports

From — Panama City (1)

  • PTY Tocumen International Airport

To — San Jose (1)

  • SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Panama City — San Jose
How long is the flight from Panama City to San Jose?
Approximate flight time — 1h 6m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Panama City to San Jose?
The straight-line distance — 512 km.
How much do flights from Panama City to San Jose cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $269 on 17.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $275. Range: $269 — $306.
What is the time difference between Panama City and San Jose?
The difference — -1h.
From which airports does Panama City operate flights?
From Panama City: PTY (Tocumen International Airport).
To which airports in San Jose do flights arrive?
To San Jose: SJO (Juan Santamaria International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: avianca airlines, Copa Airlines, avianca airlines El Salvador.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $277. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Panama City — San Jose

Flights Panama City — San Jose is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 512 km. Flight time 1h 6m. Time difference -1h.

From Panama City (PTY) flights depart from 1 airport: PTY. To San Jose (SJO) — 1 arrival airport: SJO.

3 airlines operate on this route: avianca airlines, Copa Airlines, avianca airlines El Salvador.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $269 (17.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $275, ranging from $269 to $306. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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