Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Panama City?

Flights from San Jose to Panama City usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City pass through?

One-stop flights from San Jose to Panama City most commonly connect through: • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 60% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections • San Diego (SAN) - 20% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Panama City?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from San Jose to Panama City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $806, a difference of $347. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Panama City?

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are ATLAPA Conventions Center, Panama Old Cathedral and Veneto Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

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

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Panama City takes 00m, covering 3,289 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Panama City?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from San Jose to Panama City looking right now?

One-way fares from San Jose to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $469, which is 92% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Panama City?

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 40m, compared with 13h 32m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 23h 01m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Panama City?

Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY)?

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include: • Avis • Europcar • Ace • Budget • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Panama City flight?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Panama City range from $469 to $719, with an average of $624 over the past 12 months. Anything below $469 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Panama City typically range from $469 to $719. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $661, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Panama City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Panama City. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Panama City?

American Airlines ($661) and United Airlines ($708) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Panama City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Jose to Panama City?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to Panama City route. 60% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Jose to Panama City?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $448. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Jose to Panama City which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Diego (SAN) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Panama City layovers at 7h 28m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$661

Typical prices: $469-$719

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Fri 11/16Sun 12/2

SJC - PTY • 2 stops

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$281

Typical prices: $244-$244

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SJC - PTY • 2 stops

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April

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January

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

Cheapest • Avg $448 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 11h 40m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Panama City

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

2:50 pm - 2:13 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

3:13 pm - 11:08 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 55m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$661American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

2:50 pm - 2:13 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

3:34 pm - 11:06 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 32m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$677American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

8:45 am - 1:45 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

27h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:41 pm - 1:18 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

23h 37m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$708United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

2:50 pm - 2:13 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

3:34 pm - 3:46 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 12m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$708American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

2:50 pm - 2:13 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

3:34 pm - 3:46 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 12m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$710American Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Dec 4

4:10 pm - 7:38 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

24h 28m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:55 am - 8:53 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

14h 58m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$711United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

12:58 pm - 2:13 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

22h 15m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

3:34 pm - 11:06 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 32m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$711American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

4:10 pm - 7:38 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

24h 28m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:41 pm - 3:08 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

25h 27m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$713United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

5:54 pm - 2:02 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

17h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:29 pm - 11:55 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

23h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$714Delta

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

10:40 pm - 2:02 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

12h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:29 pm - 11:55 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

23h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$714Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Panama City

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

8:45 am - 2:14 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

27h 29m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:30 pm - 1:11 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

23h 41m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$742United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15

12:02 pm - 1:02 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

23h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

2:02 pm - 11:04 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

47h 02m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$829American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

2:41 pm - 1:02 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

44h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

2:02 pm - 10:43 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

34h 41m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$871GOL

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

12:59 pm - 1:02 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

22h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

2:02 pm - 12:09 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

24h 07m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$877American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15

5:21 pm - 5:24 amSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

10h 03m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

7:55 am - 9:47 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 52m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,090Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

5:21 pm - 5:25 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

22h 04m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

7:25 pm - 9:47 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

16h 22m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,203Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15

11:27 am - 6:01 amSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

16h 34m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez

7:55 am - 9:47 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 52m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,317Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15

5:21 pm - 7:55 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

24h 34m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez Guatemala City La Aurora

8:40 am - 9:47 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 07m2 stops San José Juan Santamaria Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,321Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15

5:21 pm - 7:55 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

24h 34m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez Guatemala City La Aurora

11:25 am - 9:47 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

24h 22m3 stops San José Juan Santamaria Intl Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,331Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

5:21 pm - 5:25 pmSJC San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

22h 04m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

7:55 am - 11:50 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose

17h 55m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Salt Lake City

$1,343Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to Panama City? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose to Panama City departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Panama City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Panama City. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.

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How long is a flight from San Jose to Panama City?
A nonstop flight from San Jose to Panama City takes 00m, covering 3,289 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Panama City?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Panama City flight?
Round-trip flights from San Jose to Panama City range from $469 to $719, with an average of $624 over the past 12 months. Anything below $469 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Panama City looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $469, which is 92% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY)?
Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Panama City?
Flights from San Jose to Panama City usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Panama City pass through?
One-stop flights from San Jose to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 20% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Panama City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from San Jose to Panama City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $806, a difference of $347.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Panama City?
Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 40m, compared with 13h 32m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 23h 01m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Panama City?
Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Panama City?
Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are ATLAPA Conventions Center, Panama Old Cathedral and Veneto Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $459, about $347 less than Friday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Panama City trip for April. Fares historically average $459 round-trip in that month - typically $1,018 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

• Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino

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