Cheap flights from Panama City to San Jose

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Panama City to San Jose and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $374
United 2 stops 14 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Panama City to San Jose is currently $374
Fastest flight 10 hr 45 min The fastest flight with stops from Panama City to San Jose takes 10 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Panama City to San Jose

  • Delta
    Typical price: $690–2,750
    45 weekly connecting flights
    PTY - SJC Every day
  • American
    Typical price: $540–1,100
    42 weekly connecting flights
    PTY - SJC Every day
  • United
    Typical price: $495–1,250
    28 weekly connecting flights
    PTY - SJC Every day

Popular airports near Panama City

  • Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY)
    Panama City Panama 28 min 11 mi
  • Panamá Pacífico International Airport (BLB)
    Balboa Panama 23 min 7 mi
  • Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
    Panama City Panama 14 min 2 mi
  • Rio Hato Scarlett Martinez International (RIH)
    Rio Hato Panama 1 hr 42 min 58 mi

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Panama City to San Jose

The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $374.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $374 and departs on Wed, May 6.
    10 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Panama City to San Jose.
    San Jose has a temperate climate with cool winters (Dec–Feb), and hot, dry summers (Jun–Sep) when most people visit. The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest (Aug) features concerts across a wide range of genres, including classic jazz, Latin and world music.
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Panama City to San Jose.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Panama City to San Jose really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Panama City to San Jose.

    In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 45 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Panama City to San Jose are:
    • American offers 42 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
    • United offers 28 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Panama City and San Jose.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $374.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Panama City to San Jose.
      • There are 45 Delta connecting flights from Panama City to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 42 American connecting flights from Panama City to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 28 United connecting flights from Panama City to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Panama City and San Jose at price $645 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
      No airline flies direct from Panama City to San Jose.
      • There are 45 Delta connecting flights from Panama City to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 42 American connecting flights from Panama City to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 28 United connecting flights from Panama City to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Panama City to San Jose.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Panama City to San Jose, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Panama City to San Jose, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Panama City and San Jose starts at $645 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with American.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Panama City and San Jose at price $645 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Panama City to San Jose, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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