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      Flight deals from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,544. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Panama City.R 1,845 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,845, select.
      Panama City.R 1,886 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,886, select.
      Panama City.R 2,171 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,171, select.
      Panama City.R 2,186 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,186, select.
      Panama City.R 2,451 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,451, select.
      Panama City.R 3,623 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,623, select.
      Panama City.R 3,647 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,647, select.
      Panama City.R 3,660 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,660, select.
      Panama City.R 3,823 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,823, select.
      Panama City.R 3,833 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,833, select.
      Panama City.R 3,836 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,836, select.
      Panama City.R 3,840 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 19 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,840, select.
      Panama City.R 3,840 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,840, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from R 3,647
      Oct
      from R 1,845
      Nov
      from R 1,886
      Dec
      from R 3,623
      Jan
      from R 2,171
      Feb
      from R 2,186
      Mar
      from R 3,836
      Apr
      from R 2,451
      May
      from R 3,823
      Jun
      from R 3,833
      Jul
      from R 3,840
      Aug
      from R 3,840

      Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International

      Air Europa
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      Avianca
      Avianca El Salvador
      Copa
      Iberia
      KLM
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      San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Panama City Tocumen International.

      Panama City Paitilla

      5km from central Panama City
      Closest
      from R 5,376
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      Balboa

      5km from central Panama City
      from R 3,661
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      Panama City Tocumen International

      18km from central Panama City
      Cheapest
      from R 1,845
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      San Jose to Panama City: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 1,845
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
      Most popular airlineCopa
      Average flights per week260

      Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International is R 3,498. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International.
      Copa, KLM and Iberia fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International.
      As of September 2026, there are 260 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport on Friday, 27 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Panama City Tocumen International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Panama City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to Panama City Tocumen International.

      Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know

      • Jump on a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.

      • The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Jose.

      • You can choose from 69 weekly San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flights. The 04:09 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest flight available. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:12.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your SJO to PTY flight.

      • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

      • Copa is your gateway to discovering Panama City (and maybe even some other great corners of Panama!). Check out the direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport offered by this airline.

      • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Copa.

      • Copa is the most punctual carrier offering SJO to PTY flights. A reliable 91.79% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

      • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SJO and PTY include:

        • Bogota Airport

        • Cartagena Airport

        • San Salvador Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight is R 1,845. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,498. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

      • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJO to PTY if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.

      • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

      • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SJO to PTY.

      • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport.

      Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      • San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

      • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SJO. Whether you have an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

      Arriving at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      When to fly to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Panama City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • When booking your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

      • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to PTY in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

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