$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 17 - Thu, Jan 29
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
PTY
Tocumen Intl.
$230 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Tocumen Intl., returning Thu, Jan 29, priced at $230 found 1 day 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.

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$209 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from San José to Panama City, returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $209 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 5
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$214 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from San José to Panama City, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $214 found 4 hours ago
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$219 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from San José to Panama City, returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $219 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$220 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Apr 2 from San José to Panama City, returning Tue, Apr 7, priced at $220 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 5
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$225 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from San José to Panama City, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $225 found 4 hours ago

Panama City economy flight packages

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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
5.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

9/10 Wonderful! (4,515 reviews)

Feb 20 - Feb 22

2 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $446, price is now $313 per person
$313
per person
found 1 day ago
Those three options was good

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Mahogany Suites
2.0-star property

Mahogany Suites

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Mar 10 - Mar 15

5 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $969, price is now $337 per person
$337
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 20 - Feb 22

2 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $986, price is now $635 per person
$635
per person
found 1 day ago
Kimberly at the Front Desk was wonderful!

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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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