Cheap flights from Panama City to San Jose, Costa Rica from $279 PAC, PTY → SJO

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $276 to $319.

At $319, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

107 fares on 18 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $319.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $147 to $266.

At $279, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

140 fares on 32 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $252.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Panama City to San Jose?

The cheapest return found recently is $319 with avianca airlines, 4 Feb 2027 to 11 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $319 to $322.

How much is a one-way flight from Panama City to San Jose?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $279 with avianca airlines, 7 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $252 with avianca airlines, 5 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 32 departure dates is usually $278 to $291.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $319, 14 Nov to 15 Nov, found 4 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $252, 5 Dec, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to San Jose?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Panama City to San Jose?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $330 with Copa Airlines, 10 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $289 with Copa Airlines, 7 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Panama City to San Jose

How long is the flight from Panama City to San Jose?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Copa Airlines on 7 Mar 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). The cheapest one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 7 Mar 2027, takes 7 h 15 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Panama City to San Jose?

Between 14 Nov and 16 Apr 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on all 18 departure dates we hold. Between 13 Nov and 27 Oct 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on 29 of the 32 departure dates we hold, and avianca airlines El Salvador on 3.