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8:40 am - 9:05 amPTY-SJO
1h 25mnonstop
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10:08 am - 12:28 pmSJO-PTY
1h 20mnonstop
$204Copa Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 10
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1:30 pm - 1:45 pmPTY-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
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10:15 am - 12:35 pmSJO-PTY
1h 20mnonstop
$209Avianca
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
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1:45 pm - 2:10 pmPTY-SJO
1h 25mnonstop
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10:30 am - 12:50 pmSJO-PTY
1h 20mnonstop
$210Avianca
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
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9:34 am - 9:59 amPTY-SJO
1h 25mnonstop
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8:47 am - 11:09 amSJO-PTY
1h 22mnonstop
$217Copa Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 5
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1:30 pm - 1:45 pmPTY-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
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10:30 am - 12:50 pmSJO-PTY
1h 20mnonstop
$218Avianca
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Mar 17
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1:30 pm - 1:45 pmPTY-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
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10:15 am - 12:35 pmSJO-PTY
1h 20mnonstop
$220Avianca
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
Copa Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 7:30 amPTY-SJO
1h 20mnonstop
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9:17 am - 7:55 pmSJO-PTY
9h 38m2 stops
$222Copa Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
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6:46 am - 7:06 amPTY-SJO
1h 20mnonstop
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4:09 am - 6:33 amSJO-PTY
1h 24mnonstop
$225Copa Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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3:40 pm - 11:35 pmPTY-SJO
8h 55m1 stop
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10:15 am - 12:35 pmSJO-PTY
1h 20mnonstop
$226Avianca
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 2
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9:34 am - 9:59 amPTY-SJO
1h 25mnonstop
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4:08 am - 6:33 amSJO-PTY
1h 25mnonstop
$227Copa Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 9

Copa Airlines flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province

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Copa Airlines
Nov 1
PTY8:40 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 25m
SJO9:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 10
SJO10:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 20m
PTY12:28 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
$204
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Copa Airlines
Nov 1
PTY9:34 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 25m
SJO9:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 5
SJO8:47 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 22m
PTY11:09 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
$217
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Copa Airlines
Oct 10
PTY7:10 amPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 20m
SJO7:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 13
SJO9:17 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 38m
2 stops
PTY7:55 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
$222
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Avianca flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province

Our best Avianca deals on Panama City to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Avianca
Oct 1
PTY1:30 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 15m
SJO1:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 4
SJO10:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 20m
PTY12:35 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
$209
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Avianca
Dec 4
PTY1:45 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 25m
SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 6
SJO10:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 20m
PTY12:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
$210
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Avianca
Oct 11
PTY1:30 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
1h 15m
SJO1:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 17
SJO10:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 20m
PTY12:50 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl
$218
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Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/1

8:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

10:08 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$204

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/1

1:30 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$209

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/4

1:45 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

10:30 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$210

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/1

9:34 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

8:47 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$217

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 10/11

1:30 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

10:30 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$218

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/17

1:30 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/19

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$220

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/10

7:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

9:17 am-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$222

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/8

6:46 am-7:06 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

4:09 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$225

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/1

3:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$226

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/1

9:34 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$227

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Panama City to San José, San José Province

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Panama City, with most prices found around $190. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in November, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Panama City to San José, San José Province during May average around $200.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Panama City to San José, San José Province is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $235. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $285.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Panama City to San José, San José Province when you can find flight prices for as low as $240. Flying to San José, San José Province in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $316 per ticket.

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

Fly from Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl for the best Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José, San José Province?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from Panama City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $218 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from Panama City for as low as $189 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Panama City Tocumen Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl 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, San José Province flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Panama City to San José, San José Province flight.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Panama City to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 40% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Panama City to San José, San José Province according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Panama City to San José, San José Province (PTY to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$140

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José, San José Province

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José, San José Province from Panama City in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from Panama City to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $229.
The fastest flight from Panama City to San José, San José Province takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Panama City to San José, San José Province every day.
There is 1 airport near San José, San José Province: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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  • 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 15m.

  • 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, San José Province?

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

Best airlines flying from Panama City to San José, San José Province

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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WingoPriceFrom $87Free CancellationRating
7.3
136 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,531 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $160Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,436 reviews
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  • Copa Airlines Flights From Panama City to San José, San José Province

    Copa Airlines operates around 57 flights from Panama City to San José, San José Province every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $235, but momondo users have found Copa Airlines deals from Panama City to San José, San José Province from as low as $147 round-trip. Copa Airlines has been scored 7.6/10 in 1,531 reviews.

  • Avianca Flights From Panama City to San José, San José Province

    Avianca is also a popular choice for this route. Avianca flight deals for Panama City to San José, San José Province start from as low as $160 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Avianca deals seen on momondo around $226. Avianca operates 7 flights to San José, San José Province from Panama City in an average week. Users have rated it 6.7/10 across 2,436 reviews.

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