$96 Cheap flight deals from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

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

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.

Sat, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 19
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
PTY
Tocumen Intl.
$242 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Jan 3 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Tocumen Intl., returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $242 found 3 days ago

Airfares from $96 One Way, $209 Round Trip from San José to Panama City

Prices starting at $209 for return flights and $96 for one-way flights to Panama City were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 17
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$209 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from San José to Panama City, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $209 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$214 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from San José to Panama City, returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $214 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 1
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$216 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from San José to Panama City, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $216 found 4 days ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 29
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$219 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from San José to Panama City, returning Thu, Jan 29, priced at $219 found 5 hours ago
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$220 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Mar 16 from San José to Panama City, returning Fri, Mar 20, priced at $220 found 4 hours ago

Panama City economy flight packages

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Mahogany Suites
2.0-star property

Mahogany Suites

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Feb 18 - Feb 21

3 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $494, price is now $284 per person
$284
per person
found 1 day ago
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
4.0-star property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Feb 18 - Feb 21

3 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,093, price is now $670 per person
$670
per person
found 1 day ago
Kimberly at the Front Desk was wonderful!

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
4.0-star property

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Feb 6 - Feb 13

7 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,512, price is now $1,687 per person
$1,687
per person
found 12 hours ago
Several restaurants onsite. Beach was beautiful! Lots of entertainment!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

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More About Flying To Panama City from San José

Route Information for Flights from San José to Panama City

Origin Airport IATA Code
SJO
Destination Airport IATA Code
PTY
Distance
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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Jose to Panama City?
There is. You can fly straight from San Jose to Panama City with Copa Airlines. It's the only airline that travels nonstop from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.).
What is the shortest flight from San Jose to Panama City?
It can take just 1 hour and 20 minutes to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to PTY. Settle in and enjoy the trip, because you'll be strolling through arrivals in a heartbeat.
What airlines fly from San Jose to Panama City most frequently?
If you're searching for the airline with the most flights from SJO to PTY, book your ticket with Copa Airlines. This airline offers 147 flights every month along this route.
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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