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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Panama

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$657
David
David2 stops$2,338
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$657
David
David2 stops$2,338

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Cheap flights from San Jose with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 2:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
21h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:28 pm - 11:23 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
22h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$657Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
11:33 am - 2:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
23h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 7:12 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
14h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$657Delta
Sun, Dec 13 - Thu, Dec 24
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 2:45 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
19h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 8:58 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
15h 03m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$672United Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 9:45 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
12h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:20 pm - 12:54 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
24h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$672Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
4:12 pm - 2:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
18h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:59 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
18h 59m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$672Delta
Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 3:30 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
17h 22m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami
American Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 12:09 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
24h 22m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$691American Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Fri, Dec 25
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 2:45 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
19h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 8:58 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
15h 03m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$706United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 24
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 2:45 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
19h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 8:58 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
15h 03m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$706United Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 5:12 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
22h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 1:22 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
23h 41m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$706United Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 5:12 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
22h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 1:22 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
23h 41m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$706United Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to Panama flights

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What are the cheapest fares from San Jose to Panama right now?

The cheapest fare from San Jose to Panama in the last week was $657 round-trip, to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Which airport in Panama is the cheapest to fly to from San Jose?

All flights from San Jose to Panama arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY). On average, round-trip fares are around $624.

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Panama?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Panama, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 44% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

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

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Panama during the night with average prices of $469. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $806.

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Key details for San Jose to Panama flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$287
Beat the crowds with an average 79% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Jose to Panama City

Your San Jose to Panama flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Jose to Panama?

    Fares from San Jose to Panama are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $469 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Jose to Panama?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Jose to Panama have ranged from $469 to $719.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Jose to Panama?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from San Jose to Panama. One-stop options include Delta and United Airlines.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Panama?

    On flights from San Jose to Panama you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Panama?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Panama include:

    • ATLAPA Conventions Center
    • Panama Old Cathedral
    • Veneto Casino
    • Ancon Hill

Your guide to booking San Jose to Panama flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for April when flights are typically cheapest and avoid January when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 44% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in Panama City, which is the most popular destination in Panama. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Bocas del Toro, Río Hato and Boquete.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Jose to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to Panama? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10388 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

2.0 MediocreRobert, Oct 2026
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I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

Food was good. Clean aircraft. But why do the airlines make the seats so narrow?! Your executives should have ride in a seat so restrictive for 11 hours and see how miserable it is! When.we got to MUC they changed my boarding gate 3 times for my next flight!!!!

Santa Barbara is a super small and easy airport. Breezed through rental car return, breezed through Security, ordered a coffee and muffin and to my gate in less than 30 minutes. Maybe because it was a small airport we got the oldest plane. Hardly any overhead space and absolutely zero internet. Its NFL Sunday man! That hurt.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

A good, solid, no frills experience. Departed and arrived on time, staff were pleasant and attentive. Loved the Bluetooth connectivity on the SJC to IAH leg. Being able to watch movies and listen to them with my noise cancelling headphones was lovely. Missed that on the IAH to LHR leg (so I put the wired buds on and my over ear Quiet Comforts over those).

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