SJO - PTY

£83 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Panama City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Panama City departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£171
Overall average: £159
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/4Wed 8/4
SJO - PTY • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£171
Typical prices: £139-£188
Copa Airlines
Fri 17/4Sun 19/4
SJO - PTY • Direct
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Avianca's Classic fare includes a carry-on and checked bag.
Copa offers free snacks on short flights, enhancing value.
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Cheap Flights from San José to Panama City (SJO-PTY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San José to Panama City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San José to Panama City

Sun, 5 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
08:30 - 10:54
SJO
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PTY
1h 24mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
06:46 - 07:08
PTY
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SJO
1h 22mdirect
£171Copa Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
Avianca Logo
12:40 - 14:55
SJO
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PTY
1h 15mdirect
Avianca Logo
04:25 - 08:50
PTY
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SJO
5h 25m
1 stop
£172Avianca
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
09:17 - 19:55
SJO
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PTY
9h 38m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
07:55 - 08:20
PTY
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SJO
1h 25mdirect
£175Copa Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
09:17 - 19:55
SJO
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PTY
9h 38m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
12:04 - 16:48
PTY
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SJO
5h 44m
1 stop
£178Copa Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
04:09 - 06:33
SJO
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PTY
1h 24mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
09:34 - 09:59
PTY
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SJO
1h 25mdirect
£179Copa Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Avianca Logo
01:50 - 09:15
SJO
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PTY
6h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:25 - 11:45
PTY
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SJO
1h 20mdirect
£181Avianca
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Avianca Logo
12:40 - 14:55
SJO
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PTY
1h 15mdirect
Avianca Logo
11:25 - 11:45
PTY
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SJO
1h 20mdirect
£183Avianca
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 3 May
Avianca Logo
12:40 - 14:55
SJO
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PTY
1h 15mdirect
Avianca Logo
05:30 - 08:45
PTY
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SJO
4h 15m
1 stop
£184Avianca
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Avianca Logo
12:40 - 14:55
SJO
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PTY
1h 15mdirect
Avianca Logo
05:30 - 08:45
PTY
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SJO
4h 15m
1 stop
£186Avianca
Mon, 6 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
04:09 - 06:33
SJO
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PTY
1h 24mdirect
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07:55 - 08:20
PTY
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SJO
1h 25mdirect
£187Copa Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San José to Panama City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Panama City is May, where tickets cost £140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £159 and £157 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Panama City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Panama City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Panama City

 
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Mark Chesnut

Expert on Avianca, PTY and SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Copa Airlines

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to Panama City

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£83
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from San José to Panama City

When to book flights from San José to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Panama City

  • How can I get from downtown San Jose in Costa Rica to SJO?

    From several bus stops throughout San Jose, Costa Rica, you can catch an ATUASA bus every 10min that goes to SJO. The bus ride takes about 35min. The next most affordable option is a shuttle from San Jose to SJO. Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, Jayride Shuttles, Zuma Tours, and Interbus Shuttles are some of the companies that go to SJO.

  • Does SJO have lounges accessible to any passenger, regardless of airline or ticket class?

    If you want to wait for your flight at SJO in style and comfort, you can access the Santa Maria VIP lounge by paying at the door. This lounge is located Airside on Level 3, at Gate 5. Some amenities of this posh lounge include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, newspapers and magazines, TV, Wi-Fi, internet terminals, telephone, and flight monitors.

  • How can I fly from SJO to PTY?

    Copa Airlines is one carrier that operates non-stop flights between SJO and PTY. Other carriers such as Avianca and Wingo operate flights between SJO and PTY with one layover, usually in Bogota (BOG). Airlines such as Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Avianca Costa Rica operate flights between SJO and PTY with two stops. Layover locations for these flights include San Salvador (SAL) and Managua (MGA).

  • How can I get from PTY into downtown Panama City?

    From PTY, you can take a 40min walk to the subway station at Las Mananitas and catch a Line 2 Subway for a 25min ride into Panama City. A more expensive, but perhaps more convenient, option is to take a taxi, which can get you into the city center in about 15min. Some taxi companies that frequent PTY include Union De Taxi De Pacora, Yellow Car, Radio Taxi Italia, and Piquera De Taxi Clayton.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Panama City was £83 for a one-way ticket and £171 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Panama City?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Panama City flight route: Iberia, American Airlines, JetBlue, GOL, Air Canada, Delta, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Panama City?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Panama City flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Panama City?

    There are direct flights from San José to Panama City on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Panama City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Panama City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Panama City with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Panama City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Panama City from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San José to Panama City? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £87 or less one-way and £523 or less round-trip.
  • Do not confuse the San Jose International Airport (SJC) in California, USA with the San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. SJO in Costa Rica serves as a hub for Sansa Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca Costa Rica, and Costa Rica Green Airways. It also serves as a focus city for Avianca El Salvador and Copa Airlines. The Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) in Panama City serves as a hub for Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Columbia.
  • If you would like to stay near SJO the night before your flight, there are several airports near SJO that offer free shuttles to the airport terminals. Some of these hotels include the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport, the Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, and the Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela.
  • At SJO, passengers who need wheelchairs and/or wheelchair assistance simply need to contact Sky Cap before traveling to arrange aid. At PTY, wheelchairs and wheelchair assistance are available upon request.
  • If you have time to pamper yourself as you wait for your flight to PTY, you can take advantage of the Spa Mioderma at SJO. Some treatments include pedicures, facials, and massages. The spa is located Airside at Gate 5 and Airside at Gate 10.
  • If you would like to exchange your currency when you arrive at PTY, you can use the Travelex currency exchange kiosks. One is in Sector 100 and one in Duty-Free Zone. PTY also has ATMs available on both Landside and Airside.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Panama City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Tuesday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Wednesday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Thursday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Friday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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