$145 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, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
PTY
Tocumen Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from Tocumen Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $320 found 5 hours ago

Airfares from $145 One Way, $282 Round Trip from Panama City to San José

Prices starting at $282 for return flights and $145 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, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 23
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$282 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Feb 18 from Panama City to San José, returning Tue, Feb 23, priced at $282 found 2 days ago
Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 23
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$298 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$298
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Feb 18 from Panama City to San José, returning Tue, Feb 23, priced at $298 found 2 days ago
Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 26
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$311 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Nov 25 from Panama City to San José, returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $311 found 4 days ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$313 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from Panama City to San José, returning Sat, Nov 28, priced at $313 found 6 hours ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
PTY
Panama City
SJO
San José
$320 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from Panama City to San José, returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $320 found 5 hours ago

San José economy flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4.0-star property

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,358 reviews)

Dec 9 - Dec 12

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $549, price is now $406 per person
$406
per person
found 6 hours ago

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5-star property

Taormina Hotel and Casino

8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)

Dec 9 - Dec 12

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $601, price is now $442 per person
$442
per person
found 6 hours ago
Very friendly Ticas in the bar, large bar downstairs with live music on some nights, good restaurant, good pizza 🍕, best live poker room in Costa Rica, cash available at casino cage on VISA card..... inexpensive, nice hotel rooms , genuine Cuban cigars a block away in tobacco store nos

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
4.5-star property

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

9.4/10 Exceptional! (495 reviews)

Dec 9 - Dec 12

3 night stay

Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $620, price is now $465 per person
$465
per person
found 6 hours ago

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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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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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