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Cheapest return flight
£348
Typical prices: £316-£451
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/11Sun 11/11
SJU - PTY • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£339
Typical prices: £152-£482
United Airlines
Mon 23/4
SJU - PTY • 2 stops
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You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 2h 59m
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £325 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Juan to Panama City (SJU-PTY)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Juan to Panama City

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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05:34 - 07:29SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 55mdirect
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12:21 - 16:09PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 48mdirect
£348Copa Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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05:34 - 07:29SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 55mdirect
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18:29 - 22:17PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 48mdirect
£355Copa Airlines
Sun, 13 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec
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18:20 - 01:20SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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02:30 - 16:55PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
13h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£359Avianca
Tue, 15 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec
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18:20 - 01:20SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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02:30 - 16:55PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
13h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£371Avianca
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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18:17 - 20:13SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 56mdirect
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18:29 - 22:17PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 48mdirect
£389Copa Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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18:17 - 20:13SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 56mdirect
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18:48 - 22:40PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 52mdirect
£394Copa Airlines
Sun, 13 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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08:28 - 10:25SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 57mdirect
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18:29 - 22:17PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 48mdirect
£398Copa Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
17:50 - 20:02SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
27h 12m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
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10:00 - 13:15PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
26h 15m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
£399United Airlines
Thu, 11 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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05:33 - 07:29SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 56mdirect
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18:29 - 22:18PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 49mdirect
£402Copa Airlines
Wed, 7 Apr - Sun, 11 Apr
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17:58 - 20:01SJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
3h 03mdirect
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12:29 - 16:13PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 44mdirect
£405Copa Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights

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How much is a return flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

Return flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City typically range from £316 to £451. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £348 on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City at £316 return.
•October (£412) and September (£408) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 30% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City the cheapest?

Flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Juan to Panama City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

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.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on SJU

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£339
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City

When to book flights from San Juan to Panama City

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Your San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City:

    • Earliest: departs at 05:29 and lands at 08:28
    • Latest: departs at 18:17 and lands at 21:16.

    The flight takes about 2h 59m.

  • How long is a flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    A direct flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City takes 2h 59m, covering 1,105 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flight?

    Return flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City range from £316 to £451, with an average of £384 over the past 12 months. Anything below £316 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the £384 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £325 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £392 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines is the only airline operating San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

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

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £348 to £1,212. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £504, which is 190% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City usually depart from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    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 Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City most commonly connect through:

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 90% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) – 6% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £361 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £436, a difference of £75.

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

  • Which airlines fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Only Copa Airlines operates flights between San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport and Panama City.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 32m, compared to 7h 53m via Miami (MIA) and 13h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport and Panama City?

    Panama City is 1 hour behind San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Atlantic Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    Among airlines operating San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average £361, about £75 less than Tuesday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City trip for February. Fares historically average £316 return in that month – typically £96 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £325 return on this route – about £66 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

    • Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino

Prefer to fly direct from San Juan to Panama City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

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Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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