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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$672
David
David2 stops$1,467
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$672
David
David2 stops$1,467

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Panama

Sun, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 28
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4:00 pm - 2:14 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
20h 14m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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3:30 pm - 1:26 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
23h 56m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$672United Airlines
Sun, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 28
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4:00 pm - 4:12 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
22h 12m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:55 am - 9:11 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
15h 16m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$672United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 29
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 1:26 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
18h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami
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4:55 pm - 12:08 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
22h 13m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$677American Airlines
Sun, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:00 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
28h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:25 pm - 12:54 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
24h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$688Delta
Sun, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 2:14 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
20h 14m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 1:26 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
23h 56m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$692United Airlines
Sun, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 15
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 1:00 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
38h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 12:54 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
24h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$693Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 21
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6:30 am - 2:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
28h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:00 am - 7:12 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
14h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$703Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 21
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2:54 pm - 2:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
20h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:28 pm - 1:18 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
24h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$703Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 21
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6:30 am - 2:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
28h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 7:12 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
14h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$705Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
6:08 pm - 2:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
16h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:28 pm - 7:12 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJC San Jose
30h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$705Delta
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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 $672 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 $711.

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

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Panama, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 59% 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 $619. 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

February

Cheapest flight

$301
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 25% 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 $619 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 $619 to $806.

  • 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. However, Delta offers a one-stop option.

  • 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 Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 59% 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 10458 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.7Food
Airline reviews

Flight delay in lax which delayed our connecting flight to Copenhagen. Was placed on standby the following day and got delayed again at Scandinavian air. Bad bad counter service at ar Canada in Toronto by the name of Camilla who said that she was doing us a courtesy for even finding a earlier flight for us after we the customer are the ones being inconvenient by the cancellation of our flight. Btw, we are going on a tour. Air Canada is the worse

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2026
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Flight delay in lax which delayed our connecting flight to Copenhagen. Was placed on standby the following day and got delayed again at Scandinavian air. Bad bad counter service at ar Canada in Toronto by the name of Camilla who said that she was doing us a courtesy for even finding a earlier flight for us after we the customer are the ones being inconvenient by the cancellation of our flight. Btw, we are going on a tour. Air Canada is the worse

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

Seats are uncomfortable and left me in pain in my tailbone area. I got about one hour of sleep.

Delay of two hours due to some mechanical issue. Staff was wonderful and the pilot did let us know what was going on.

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

Not so good. Crew was not as attentive as they should have been especially if flying business class. Only offered dinner 2 hours after takeoff. My flight attendant seemed overwhelmed. Pushed my help button but no one came. I explained everything on my previous review.

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

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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