Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, making Panama City one hour ahead of San Jose.
Flights from SJO to PTY start at 04:08 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:14 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 124 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SJO to PTY flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Panama City (and then exploring more of Panama!) is a breeze with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Copa Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SJO to PTY flights. A reliable 89.13% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SJO and PTY:
El Salvador International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Right now, R 1,561 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,151. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SJO to PTY, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SJO to PTY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights that take off from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider booking a hotel near PTY if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to the centre of Panama City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Panama City in February.
When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to PTY in February. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Panama
You've visited Panama City, now it's time to explore other corners of Panama. Travel around 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to tick off its leading sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Juan Díaz is another sought-after destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
