Cheap flights from San Jose to Panama City

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Jose to Panama City and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $609
Delta 2 stops 22 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Panama City is currently $609
Cheapest one-way flight $270
United 2 stops 22 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Panama City is currently $270
Last-minute weekend getaway $649
United 2 stops 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Panama City is currently $649
Cheapest business class flights $1,165
American 2 stops 20 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Fri, Aug 14
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Panama City is currently $1,165
Fastest flight 10 hr 58 min The fastest flight with stops from San Jose to Panama City takes 10 hr 58 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Panama City is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $435–500
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $540–730

Popular airlines from San Jose to Panama City

  • Delta
    from $609
    Typical price: $550–1,600
    103 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PTY Every day
  • American
    from $609
    Typical price: $470–1,050
    42 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PTY Every day
  • United
    from $618
    Typical price: $455–1,100
    8 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PTY Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Panama City

The cheapest flights from San Jose to Panama City are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $435 to $500.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Panama City recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $609. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $270.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Panama City is $609, flying from May 18 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Panama City is $609, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Panama City is $618, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Panama City starts at $609 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $270 and departs on Wed, May 6.
10 hr 58 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Panama City.
Panama City is warm and humid year-round. Peak travel is Dec–Jan. Carnival (dates vary, Feb/Mar) is celebrated with street parties and costumed parades. During Semana Santa (dates vary, Mar/Apr), major Christian observances culminate in Easter Sunday. Rainy season is May–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Panama City.
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 San Jose to Panama City 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 San Jose to Panama City.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 103 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Jose to Panama City are:
  • American offers 42 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .
  • United offers 8 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Panama City.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Panama City recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $609. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $270.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Panama City is $609, flying from May 18 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Panama City is $609, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Panama City is $618, flying from May 10 to May 26.
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Panama City.
  • There are 103 Delta connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 American connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 United connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City 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 San Jose and Panama City at price $649 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Panama City.
  • There are 103 Delta connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 American connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 United connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City 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 San Jose to Panama City.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Panama City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Panama City start at $1,165 from Fri, Jul 31 to Fri, Aug 14 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Panama City start at $609 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19.
To book business class trips from San Jose to Panama City, 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 San Jose and Panama City starts at $649 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Panama City at price $649 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Panama City, 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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