$124 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.

Sun, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 17
PTY
Tocumen Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$236 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Nov 16 from Tocumen Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $236 found 3 days ago

Airfares from $124 One Way, $215 Round Trip from Panama City to San José

Prices starting at $215 for return flights and $124 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.

Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 21
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$215 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Panama City to San José, returning Fri, Nov 21, priced at $215 found 9 hours ago
Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 16
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$220 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Panama City to San José, returning Mon, Feb 16, priced at $220 found 4 days ago
Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 21
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$224 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Panama City to San José, returning Fri, Nov 21, priced at $224 found 9 hours ago
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$225 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Panama City to San José, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $225 found 4 days ago
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$229 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Feb 13 from Panama City to San José, returning Mon, Feb 16, priced at $229 found 5 days ago

San José economy flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5-star property

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,323 reviews)

Dec 28 - Dec 31

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $501, price is now $342 per person
$342
per person
found 1 day ago
Close to airport, good value, very clean, friendly staff, and good restaurant.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
4.5-star property

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

9/10 Wonderful! (482 reviews)

Dec 28 - Dec 31

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $629, price is now $413 per person
$413
per person
found 1 day ago
Hilton Sabana is well managed. Employees are attentive and courteous. From the front desk, room service, parking attendant, restaurant, housekeeping, all very pleasant people. Definitely will return.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0-star property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

9.2/10 Wonderful! (675 reviews)

Dec 28 - Dec 31

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $886, price is now $609 per person
$609
per person
found 1 day ago
Very friendly customer service.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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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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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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