Cheap flights from Panama City to San Jose

One-way fares from $251 · PTY → SJO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates San Jose → Panama City
Cheapest fare
$251

avianca airlines · Fri, Nov 13

Cheapest month
November

from $251

Direct flights
Yes

Copa Airlines

Flight time
1h 25m

510 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San Jose

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $251
  2. December 2026 $251
  3. January 2027 $280
  4. February 2027 $257
  5. March 2027 $280
  6. May 2027 $280
  7. June 2027 $286
  8. July 2027 $294
  9. September 2027 $294

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

avianca airlines
Depart02:30 Fri, Nov 13PTY → SJO 4h 00m · 1 stop
$251one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart18:10 Mon, Nov 9PTY → SJO 3h 55m · 1 stop
$253one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart05:30 Wed, Nov 4PTY → SJO 3h 15m · 1 stop
$278one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart16:10 Mon, Nov 23PTY → SJO 3h 55m · 1 stop
$284one way, per person
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avianca airlines El Salvador
Depart05:30 Sun, Nov 8PTY → SJO 3h 15m · 1 stop
$285one way, per person
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Copa Airlines
Depart08:40 Fri, Nov 27PTY → SJO 1h 27m · Direct
$288one way, per person
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Copa Airlines
Depart11:54 Thu, Nov 12PTY → SJO 1h 25m · Direct
$289one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart02:30 Sat, Nov 28PTY → SJO 4h 00m · 1 stop
$293one way, per person
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About flights from Panama City to San Jose

Panama City (PTY) and San Jose (SJO) are about 510 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Copa Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $251, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Panama City to San Jose?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $251 with avianca airlines, departing Friday, November 13, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $251 to $294.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San Jose?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $251 one way.

Are there direct flights from Panama City to San Jose?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Copa Airlines.

How long is the flight from Panama City to San Jose?

A direct flight takes about 1h 25m. Panama City and San Jose are around 510 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Panama City to San Jose?

Recent fares on this route were with avianca airlines, avianca airlines El Salvador and Copa Airlines.

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