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Cheap flights from San José to Panama City from £68

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/11

10:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 28/11

13:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

£136

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/12

18:05-20:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 14/12

07:43-08:08

Nonstop1h 25m

£138

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/1

11:15-16:30

2 stops28h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 31/1

03:19-09:20

1 stop7h 01m

£468

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

13:00-04:12

1 stop14h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 24/3

22:55-10:30

1 stop12h 35m

£842

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/11

10:15-12:35

Nonstop1h 20m

£68

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/11

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

£412

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/11

06:05-14:23

1 stop7h 18m

£1,007

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Deals found on 15/11

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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£136

One-way from

£68

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 25/11-28/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • San José to Panama City
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 29/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • San José to Panama City
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop

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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 15 November 2024.

Mon 25/1110:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Thu 28/1113:30PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 14/11£136
Mon 9/1217:20SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Mon 16/1207:14PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/11£138
Sun 24/1104:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1103:19PTY - SJO
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£420
Thu 5/1214:20SJO - PTY
1 stop25h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1208:55PTY - SJO
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£1,522

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

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Panama City

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

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 8 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Panama City is 68 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 £762). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,009). 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 15 November 2024.

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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 15 November 2024.

The most flights from SJO to PTY are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 15 November 2024.
7.8
Good
1,809 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

7.8
Good
1,809 reviews
7.8
Good
1,809 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

7.4
Good
9,193 reviews
7.8
Good
1,809 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

7.1
Good
2,842 reviews
7.8
Good
1,809 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

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 19 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?

  • 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 £136 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and United Airlines, starting at £138 and £842 round-trip. Avianca is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 (90%), Air Europa (87%) or Copa Airlines (87%) 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 £67. On average you can expect to pay £468. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), can usually be booked for £151.

  • 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 £762). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,009). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Panama City. 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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest£65Average£119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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AviancaCheapest£106Average£152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest£109Average£178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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