Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to Panama City from $231 SJO → PAC, PTY

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $221 to $281.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

26 fares on 9 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $237.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $119 to $253.

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 15 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

15 fares on 13 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $231.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 8% 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

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 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 San Jose to Panama City?

The cheapest return found recently is $243 with avianca airlines, 15 Nov to 20 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $237 with avianca airlines, 28 Nov to 7 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $243 to $288.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $231 with avianca airlines, 15 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $237 to $255.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $237, 28 Nov to 7 Dec, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $231, 15 Nov, found 3 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.

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

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $291 with Copa Airlines, 15 Dec to 10 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $265 with Copa Airlines, 10 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.

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

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Copa Airlines on 10 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 24 min from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). The cheapest one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 15 Nov, takes 12 h 20 min with 1 stop.

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

Between 15 Nov and 13 Apr 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on 8 of the 9 departure dates we hold, and Copa Airlines on 1. Between 15 Nov and 14 Mar 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on 9 of the 13 departure dates we hold, and avianca airlines Costa Rica on 4.