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Cheap flights San Jose — Panama City

from $234 512 km ~1h 6m 41 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $234 on 01.12.2026
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Prices found for 41 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
01 Dec 2026, Tue
avianca airlines AV 693
10:50
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
14:55
PTY Tocumen International Airport
4h 5m 1 stop
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01 Dec 2026, Tue
Copa Airlines CM 461
13:00
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
14:23
PTY Tocumen International Airport
1h 23m Direct
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18 Dec 2026, Fri
avianca airlines Costa Rica LR 699
02:15
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
06:10
PTY Tocumen International Airport
3h 55m 1 stop
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27 Nov 2026, Fri
avianca airlines AV 699
02:15
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
06:10
PTY Tocumen International Airport
3h 55m 1 stop
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21 Nov 2026, Sat
avianca airlines AV 697
18:30
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
22:30
PTY Tocumen International Airport
4h 1 stop
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
avianca airlines AV 693
10:50
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
14:50
PTY Tocumen International Airport
4h 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
512 km
Flight time
1h 6m
Time difference
+1h
Minimum price
from $234 (01.12.2026)
Average price
$256
Maximum price
$288
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (1)
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PTY Tocumen International Airport
Airlines (4)
CM Copa Airlines AV avianca airlines LR avianca airlines Costa Rica TA avianca airlines El Salvador
Agencies (5)
Farera Trip.com Авиасейлс City.Travel Kupi.com
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
22 flights · 21 days
$119
avianca airlines
avianca airlines
11 flights · 11 days
$230
avianca airlines Costa Rica
avianca airlines Costa Rica
4 flights · 4 days
$247
avianca airlines El Salvador
avianca airlines El Salvador
4 flights · 4 days
$255
Where to buy tickets 5
Farera
11 tickets · 6 days
from $119
Trip.com
13 tickets · 12 days
from $129
Авиасейлс
6 tickets · 5 days
from $247
City.Travel
10 tickets · 10 days
from $254
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $274
Airports

From — San Jose (1)

  • SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport

To — Panama City (1)

  • PTY Tocumen International Airport
Other destinations from San Jose
Frequently asked questions about the route San Jose — Panama City
How long is the flight from San Jose to Panama City?
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 San Jose to Panama City?
The straight-line distance — 512 km.
How much do flights from San Jose to Panama City cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $234 on 01.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $256. Range: $234 — $288.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Panama City?
The difference — +1h.
From which airports does San Jose operate flights?
From San Jose: SJO (Juan Santamaria International Airport).
To which airports in Panama City do flights arrive?
To Panama City: PTY (Tocumen International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Copa Airlines, avianca airlines, avianca airlines Costa Rica, avianca airlines El Salvador.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $245. Total direct flights found: 1.
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 San Jose — Panama City

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

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

4 airlines operate on this route: Copa Airlines, avianca airlines, avianca airlines Costa Rica, avianca airlines El Salvador.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $234 (01.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $256, ranging from $234 to $288. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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