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Cheapest round-trip
$436
Typical prices: $439-$603
Avianca
Sat 12/1Sun 12/2
SJU - PTY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$526
Typical prices: $446-$612
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/9Fri 4/13
SJU - PTY • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 2h 59m
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $439 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Juan to Panama City (SJU-PTY)

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

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:20 pm - 9:10 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
15h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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2:30 am - 4:55 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
13h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$436Avianca
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
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6:20 pm - 9:10 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
15h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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2:30 am - 4:55 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
13h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$436Avianca
Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:20 pm - 9:10 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
15h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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2:30 am - 4:55 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
13h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$436Avianca
Thu, Dec 17 - Fri, Jan 8
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6:20 pm - 1:20 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
8h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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2:30 am - 11:25 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
7h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$466Avianca
Fri, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 13
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6:13 am - 8:16 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
3h 03mnonstop
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12:29 pm - 4:13 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 44mnonstop
$526Copa Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:13 pm - 8:13 pmSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
3h 00mnonstop
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12:21 pm - 4:08 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 47mnonstop
$526Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 3
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5:33 am - 7:29 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
2h 56mnonstop
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12:29 pm - 4:13 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
2h 44mnonstop
$526Copa Airlines
Fri, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 20
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7:20 am - 4:04 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
21h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
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9:45 am - 11:00 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
24h 15m1 stop Newark
$532United Airlines
Fri, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 20
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7:20 am - 4:04 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
21h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
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9:45 am - 12:34 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
25h 49m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$532United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 2
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3:46 pm - 7:38 pmSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
28h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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10:00 am - 10:22 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
35h 22m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$545United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

Round-trip flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City typically range from $439 to $603. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $436, on Avianca.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City at $421 round-trip.
•November ($588) and October ($549) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City the cheapest?

Flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Juan to Panama City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PTY

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on SJU

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$253
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City

When to book flights from San Juan to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Juan to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:29 am and lands at 8:28 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:17 pm and lands at 9:16 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 59m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    A nonstop flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City takes 2h 59m, covering 1,105 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport 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 Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City range from $439 to $603, with an average of $525 over the past 12 months. Anything below $439 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $525 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $439 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $528 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines is the only airline operating San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $436 to $1,513. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $391, which is 47% 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 averaging $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Avis
    • Ace
    • Europcar
    • Budget
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City usually depart from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City most commonly connect through:

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 90% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $485 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $561, a difference of $76.

    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 airlines fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Only Copa Airlines operates flights between San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport and Panama City.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City?

    Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 37m, compared with 7h 53m via Miami (MIA) and 12h 09m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport and Panama City?

    Panama City is 1 hour behind San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Atlantic 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    Among airlines operating San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights:

    • Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $485, about $76 less than Tuesday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City trip for February. Fares historically average $421 round-trip in that month - typically $167 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $439 round-trip on this route - about $89 less than direct flights (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
    • Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Prefer to fly direct from San Juan to Panama City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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