Cheap flights from San Jose to Panama City

One-way fares from $231 · SJO → PTY · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Panama City → San Jose
Cheapest fare
$231

avianca airlines · Thu, Nov 26

Cheapest month
November

from $231

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
3h 25m

510 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Panama City

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $231
  2. December 2026 $258
  3. January 2027 $241
  4. February 2027 $251
  5. April 2027 $238
  6. May 2027 $252

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

avianca airlines
Depart09:30 Thu, Nov 26SJO → PTY 4h 00m · 1 stop
$231one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart01:55 Wed, Nov 25SJO → PTY 4h 10m · 1 stop
$238one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart01:50 Tue, Nov 10SJO → PTY 4h 10m · 1 stop
$251one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart09:30 Fri, Nov 6SJO → PTY 4h 00m · 1 stop
$253one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart09:30 Fri, Nov 20SJO → PTY 4h 00m · 1 stop
$254one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart17:15 Wed, Nov 11SJO → PTY 3h 55m · 1 stop
$255one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart17:15 Mon, Nov 9SJO → PTY 3h 55m · 1 stop
$258one way, per person
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avianca airlines Costa Rica
Depart17:15 Fri, Nov 13SJO → PTY 3h 55m · 1 stop
$258one way, per person
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About flights from San Jose to Panama City

San Jose (SJO) and Panama City (PTY) are about 510 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 25m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $231, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $231 with avianca airlines, departing Thursday, November 26, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $231 to $258.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $231 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Panama City?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

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

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 25m. San Jose and Panama City are around 510 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Jose to Panama City?

Recent fares on this route were with avianca airlines and avianca airlines Costa Rica.

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