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5:30 am - 11:25 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 55m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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5:15 pm - 1:20 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$264Avianca
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 1
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4:25 am - 3:25 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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1:40 am - 2:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
11h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$281Avianca
Fri, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 22
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10:10 am - 3:25 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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1:40 am - 9:15 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
6h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$281Avianca
Mon, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 25
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2:30 am - 4:20 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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5:15 pm - 1:20 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
7h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$281Avianca
Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:40 am - 7:02 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 22mnonstop
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8:05 am - 10:32 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 27mnonstop
$303Copa Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 9
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7:55 am - 8:18 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 23mnonstop
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5:35 am - 8:03 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 28mnonstop
$303Copa Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 22
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6:40 am - 7:02 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 22mnonstop
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5:53 pm - 8:20 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 27mnonstop
$303Copa Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 2
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4:10 pm - 12:30 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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12:01 pm - 2:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 29mnonstop
$543Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 4
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2:30 am - 8:50 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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6:10 pm - 8:35 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$544Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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10:10 am - 3:25 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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2:42 pm - 5:11 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 29mnonstop
$544Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 12 - Fri, Apr 30

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Avianca flights from Panama City to San José

Our best Avianca deals on Panama City to San José flight tickets
Avianca
Dec 1
PTY5:30 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
6h 55m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 1
SJO5:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 05m
1 stop
PTY1:20 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
$264
Avianca
Jan 20
PTY2:30 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
SJO4:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 18
SJO5:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 05m
1 stop
PTY1:20 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
$281
Avianca
Nov 27
PTY4:10 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 1
SJO5:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 05m
1 stop
PTY1:20 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
$283

Copa Airlines flights from Panama City to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Panama City to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Dec 1
PTY8:37 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 27m
SJO9:04 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 6
SJO4:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 23m
PTY6:23 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
$303
Copa Airlines
Nov 13
PTY1:28 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 23m
SJO1:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 16
SJO5:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 25m
PTY8:20 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
$314
Copa Airlines
Nov 13
PTY8:40 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 27m
SJO9:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 15
SJO3:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 24m
PTY6:23 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
$324

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Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/1

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/1

5:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$264

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/9

4:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/22

1:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$281

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/19

10:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/25

1:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 35m

$281

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/20

2:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/18

5:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$281
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Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/29

6:40 am-7:02 am

Nonstop1h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/9

8:05 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$303

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 12/19

7:55 am-8:18 am

Nonstop1h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/22

5:35 am-8:03 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$303

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/30

6:40 am-7:02 am

Nonstop1h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

5:53 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$303

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/29

4:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/4

12:01 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$543

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/21

2:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/23

6:10 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$544

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/12

10:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/30

2:42 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$544

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Panama City and San José?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $214 to $281.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $264.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $213. If you don’t want to visit San José in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Panama City, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $234.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from Panama City is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $274. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Panama City to San José on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $291. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest Panama City to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San José in the morning for as low as $277. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $966.

What is the cheapest Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Panama City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $260 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Panama City for as low as $233 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Panama City to San José flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Panama City to San José flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Panama City to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 42% on your flight if you consider stops on a Panama City to San José flight.

How have Panama City to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Panama City to San José flights are approximately 23% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Panama City to San José

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Best Price Found

$260

Fastest flight time

1h 22m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from Panama City in the past 72 hours is $260. The best round-trip flight deal from Panama City to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $264.
The fastest flight from Panama City to San José takes 1h 22m
Direct flights go from Panama City to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From Panama City there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Panama City to San José

  • How far is Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl and San José Juan Santamaria Intl are 318.1 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 22m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Panama City to San José?

  • What is the most popular airline from Panama City to San José?

Best airlines flying from Panama City to San José

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AviancaPriceFrom $94Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,546 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,554 reviews
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  • Copa Airlines Flights From Panama City to San José

    Copa Airlines operates around 44 flights from Panama City to San José every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $281, but momondo users have found Copa Airlines deals from Panama City to San José from as low as $154 round-trip. Copa Airlines has been scored 7.6/10 in 1,554 reviews.

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