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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$661
David
David3 stops$2,006
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$661
David
David3 stops$2,006
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to Panama flights

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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.

Key details for San Jose to Panama flights

Low season

September
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.

Your San Jose to Panama flight questions, answered

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

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

  • 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10316 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

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!

10.0 ExcellentDon, Oct 2026
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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.

We were delay because so many bags needed to be gate checked and it was disappointing not to have outlets in the seats for such a long flight.

overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.

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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