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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 03:58 and lands at 05:25
• Latest: departs at 18:10 and lands at 19:37.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Panama City:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San José to Panama City takes 1h 27m, covering 335 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San José to Panama City range from £149 to £200, with an average of £182 over the past 12 months. Anything below £149 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the £182 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £182 return and stopover options via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) at £178.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £51–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Panama City flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £183 to £530. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £180, which is 100% above the typical average for this route.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Ace
• Europcar
• Budget
• Thrifty

Flights from San José to Panama City usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Panama City route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

One-stop flights from San José to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from San José to Panama City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £177 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £184, a difference of £7.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between San José and Panama City.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 21m, compared to 8h 08m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 13h via Newark (EWR).

Panama City is 1 hour ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating San José to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.