$90 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, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 25
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
PTY
Tocumen Intl.
$219 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Tocumen Intl., returning Tue, Nov 25, priced at $219 found 3 days ago

Airfares from $90 One Way, $198 Round Trip from San José to Panama City

Prices starting at $198 for return flights and $90 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 5 - Fri, Jan 9
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$198 Roundtrip, just found
$198
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Jan 5 from San José to Panama City, returning Fri, Jan 9, priced at $198 just found
Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$200 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from San José to Panama City, returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $200 found 10 hours ago
Tue, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 2
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$200 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Dec 30 from San José to Panama City, returning Fri, Jan 2, priced at $200 found 4 hours ago
Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 24
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$203 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Nov 21 from San José to Panama City, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $203 found 6 hours ago
Tue, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 2
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$205 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Dec 30 from San José to Panama City, returning Fri, Jan 2, priced at $205 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! (4,277 reviews)

Nov 14 - Nov 18

4 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Avianca • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $648, price is now $443 per person
$443
per person
found 1 day ago
Great place in decent price

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
4.0-star property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)

Nov 14 - Nov 18

4 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Avianca • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,360, price is now $748 per person
$748
per person
found 1 day ago
Kimberly at the Front Desk was wonderful!

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Central Hotel Bocas del Toro
3.0-star property

Central Hotel Bocas del Toro

No reviews

Nov 29 - Dec 2

3 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Servicios Aereos Nacionales S.A. • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,730, price is now $1,205 per person
$1,205
per person
found 9 hours ago
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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
334 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
KLM, Air Europa, Air France, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Copa Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
12:33PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
2:30AM UTC

San José to Panama City

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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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