$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.

Sun, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 18
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
PTY
Tocumen Intl.
$219 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Nov 16 from Juan Santamaría Intl. to Tocumen Intl., returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $219 found 1 day 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.

Tue, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 2
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$198 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Dec 30 from San José to Panama City, returning Fri, Jan 2, priced at $198 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 20
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$203 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Nov 19 from San José to Panama City, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $203 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 2
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$203 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Dec 30 from San José to Panama City, returning Fri, Jan 2, priced at $203 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 16
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$205 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from San José to Panama City, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $205 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
$208 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Feb 21 from San José to Panama City, returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $208 found 5 hours ago

Panama City economy flight packages

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Mahogany Suites
2.0-star property

Mahogany Suites

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Dec 30 - Jan 5

6 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,069, price is now $433 per person
$433
per person
found 8 hours ago
Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
5.0-star property

Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)

Dec 26 - Jan 1

6 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,405, price is now $832 per person
$832
per person
found 4 hours ago
The Bristol is my home in Panamá.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
5.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

9/10 Wonderful! (4,386 reviews)

Dec 23 - Dec 30

7 night stay

San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $991, price is now $610 per person
$610
per person
found 10 hours ago
Room was ok staff very nice i wanted anicer room but it was ok

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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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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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