Flights from Panama City to San José

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Cheap Panama City - San José flight offers

Find cheap flight tickets and last-minute flight deals from Panama City to San José

Copa Airlines
Tue, 12/08 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Thu, 12/10 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $253
Copa Airlines
Sat, 11/21 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Tue, 11/24 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $260
Copa Airlines
Fri, 12/04 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Sun, 12/06 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 12 days ago
from $269
Copa Airlines
Wed, 11/25 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Sat, 11/28 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 12 days ago
from $269
Copa Airlines
Thu, 12/03 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Fri, 12/04 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $270
Copa Airlines
Mon, 02/01 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Sat, 02/06 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $270
Copa Airlines
Sun, 11/22 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Wed, 11/25 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 7 days ago
from $282
Avianca
Wed, 12/16 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Avianca
Sun, 01/17 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 3 days ago
from $293
Copa Airlines
Tue, 11/17 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $224
Copa Airlines
Wed, 11/25 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 9 days ago
from $227
Copa Airlines
Sun, 12/06 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 8 days ago
from $227
Copa Airlines
Sun, 11/29 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 4 days ago
from $227
Avianca
Mon, 12/28 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 10 days ago
from $260
Avianca
Wed, 12/30 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 2 days ago
from $261
Avianca
Thu, 01/21 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 12 days ago
from $266
Copa Airlines
Tue, 12/08 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Thu, 12/10 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $253
Copa Airlines
Sat, 11/21 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Tue, 11/24 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $260
Copa Airlines
Fri, 12/04 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Sun, 12/06 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 12 days ago
from $269
Copa Airlines
Wed, 11/25 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Sat, 11/28 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 12 days ago
from $269
Copa Airlines
Thu, 12/03 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Fri, 12/04 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $270
Copa Airlines
Mon, 02/01 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Sat, 02/06 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $270
Copa Airlines
Sun, 11/22 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Copa Airlines
Wed, 11/25 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 7 days ago
from $282
Avianca
Wed, 12/16 (PTY) Panama City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Avianca
Sun, 01/17 (SJO) San José -> (PTY) Panama City
Direct

Price found 3 days ago
from $293

Info about flights from Panama City to San José

Some useful info about flights from Panama City to San José to help you plan your next trip

Best price last 15 days $180
Average flight duration 1h 26m
Cheapest month June
Average number of flights per week 33
First flight time 01:16
Last flight time 23:55

When is it best to fly from Panama City to San José

Find out what is the best time of year to fly from Panama City to San José

Nov $289
Dec $380
Jan $352
Feb $312
Mar $385
Apr $297
May $354
Jun $253
Jul $267
Aug $360
Sep $2,496
Oct $489
Most expensive month September
Average price $2,496
Cheapest month June
Average price $253
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Top airlines on the route Panama City - San José

Airlines providing flights to San José from Panama City

How much should you expect to spend for a flight from Panama City to San José?

Flight prices from Panama City to San José change depending on demand and time of booking.

$180 is the lowest fare found in the past 15 days.

Studies show that flying midweek — like on a Tuesday or Wednesday — can be cheaper than weekend flights. Still, airfares change frequently, so check updated prices on Jetcost.

Flights between Panama City and San José: which airports can you choose?

The distance between Panama City and San José is about 334 mi. Checking alternative airports can help lower the total cost of your trip.

  • Airports in Panama City: Panama City is served by 2 airports - Pacífico International Airport, Paitilla.
  • Airports in San José: You can also consider Tobias Bolanos along with San José - Juan Santamaria International.

Choosing airports with fast connections to the city center can cut down total travel time. You can compare all flights from Panama City airports to find the best option.

Flights from Panama City - Tocumen to San José - Juan Santamaria International

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Other popular destinations

Thinking about traveling to Costa Rica? Other users also viewed: Golfito, Liberia, Limon, San José, Tamarindo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from Panama City to San José.

How much does an airline ticket from Panama City to San José cost?

The lowest price recorded in the last 15 days for a flight from Panama City to San José is $180.

How far is Panama City from San José?

Panama City is about 334 mi from San José.

What are the airports in San José?

San José has another airport: Tobias Bolanos.

What are the airports in Panama City?

Panama City has 2 airports: Pacífico International Airport, Paitilla.

What are the most popular cities in Costa Rica?

The most popular cities in Costa Rica according to our users' searches are: Golfito, Liberia, Limon, San José, Tamarindo.

When should I book a flight from Panama City to San José?

The best time to book a flight from Panama City to San José is 3 months in advance, while the worst time is 14 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San José?

The cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San José is June.

What is the most expensive month to fly from Panama City to San José?

The most expensive month to fly from Panama City to San José is September.

What is the best day of the week to fly from Panama City to San José?

For flights from Panama City to San José Thursday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Monday is the most expensive day to fly.