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Cheap flights from San José to Panama City from £77

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£139

One-way from

£77

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£162

Good round-trip deal

£155 or less

Good one-way deal

£88 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 11/5-11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 35m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 30/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 10m total
  • San José to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sun 11/505:05SJO - PTY
1 stop4h 20mAvianca
Sun 11/513:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 24/3£139
Thu 27/314:28SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sun 30/309:34PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 24/3£151
Fri 2/511:35SJO - PTY
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/503:20PTY - SJO
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£456

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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San José

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Panama City

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/5

05:05-10:25

1 stop4h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/5

13:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

£139

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/4

04:10-06:33

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 28/4

07:55-08:21

Nonstop1h 26m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/5

11:35-21:10

3 stops32h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 4/5

03:20-23:50

2 stops21h 30m

£456

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

12:44-04:05

1 stop14h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 15/5

15:20-19:37

1 stop29h 17m

£1,209

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/3

15:00-21:10

1 stop5h 10m

£77

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/4

09:17-19:50

2 stops9h 33m

£80

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/7

07:55-18:37

1 stop9h 42m

£823

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Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from San José to Panama City

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Panama City is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City (average of £763). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,051). 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 SJO to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 25 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Panama City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San José to Panama City. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Panama City flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Panama City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

The most flights from SJO to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 10.0 - 340.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 340.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,295 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 airports do I use to fly from San José to Panama City?

    If you wish to fly to Panama City from San José, then you need to book flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl. There are 18 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Tocumen Intl (PTY) per day to choose from. Flights to Panama City from Juan Santamaria Intl are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from San José to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Panama City flight route?

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl was viewed by 22 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Panama City is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £139 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and United Airlines, starting at £151 and £1,209 round-trip. Avianca is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £77. Users have also found prices from £80 and £823 on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to Panama City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City consider choosing Air France (98%), Turkish Airlines (98%) or Iberia (97%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Panama City?

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Panama City is £88. On average you can expect to pay £176. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for £146.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José, San José Province to Panama City?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City (average of £763). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,051). 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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WingoCheapest£60Average£117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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AviancaCheapest£104Average£161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest£111Average£168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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