$131 Cheap flight deals from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Panama City to San José

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 16
PTY
Tocumen Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$319 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Jul 10 from Tocumen Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Jul 16, priced at $319 found 8 hours ago

Airfares from $131 One Way, $239 Round Trip from Panama City to San José

Prices starting at $239 for return flights and $131 for one-way flights to San José were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$239 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Panama City to San José, returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $239 found 3 days ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$259 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Panama City to San José, returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $259 found 3 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$260 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Panama City to San José, returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $260 found 3 days ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$264 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Panama City to San José, returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $264 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 20
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$269 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jul 16 from Panama City to San José, returning Mon, Jul 20, priced at $269 found 3 days ago

San José economy flight packages

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Chateau Arenal
3.0-star property

Chateau Arenal

8.8/10 Excellent! (113 reviews)

Aug 10 - Aug 13

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $554, price is now $409 per person
$409
per person
found 3 hours ago
Best restaurant in town hands down and great customer service.

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Maquenque Lodge
3.0-star property

Maquenque Lodge

9.6/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)

Aug 10 - Aug 13

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $778, price is now $547 per person
$547
per person
found 3 hours ago
Treehouse was amazing. My 18-year-old son kept saying "Wow!" We did three guided tours (Night, Birdwatching, and Rainforest Hike), all interesting and informative. Food was great. Only regret is not staying longer.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Hotel Mountain Paradise
3.5-star property

Hotel Mountain Paradise

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Aug 10 - Aug 13

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $609, price is now $462 per person
$462
per person
found 3 hours ago
The view of the volcano was stunning !

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

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More About Flying To San José from Panama City

Route Information for Flights from Panama City to San José

Origin Airport IATA Code
PTY
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Distance
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Earliest Flight Arrival
Latest Flight Arrival

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Panama City to San Jose?
Copa Airlines offers nonstop flights from Panama City to San Jose, so all you have to do is sit back and relax until you arrive at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).
What is the shortest flight from Panama City to San Jose?
If conditions are good and everything goes to plan, you could be flying into SJO from Panama Airport in just 1 hour and 19 minutes. With such a quick flight time, think about taking carry-on luggage only.
What airlines fly from Panama City to San Jose most frequently?
If you're looking for the airline with the most flights from Panama City to San Jose, Copa Airlines is the top pick. This popular airline operates 152 flights along this route every month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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