Cheap Flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria (SJO) to Panama City (PTYA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £169. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Panama City.£83 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £83, select.

Panama City.£83 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £83, select.

Panama City.£94 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £94, select.

Panama City.£94 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £94, select.

Panama City.£94 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £94, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Panama City.£95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

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

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 flights are currently cheapest in June.

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San Jose to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£83
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 24 mins
Most popular airline	Copa
Average flights per week	215

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

How many airports are there in Panama City?

There are 3 airports in Panama City: Panama City Paitilla, Balboa and Panama City Tocumen International.

How much are return flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City is £169. 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.

How long does it take to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City?

1 hour and 24 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City.

Which airlines fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City?

Copa, KLM and Iberia fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City.

How many flights are there a week from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City?

As of May 2026, there are 215 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City is usually June.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Panama City?

If you're flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, the cheapest airport near Panama City is Panama City Tocumen International – which is 11.1 miles away from the centre of Panama City. We've found flights into this airport from £169.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City on?

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 on Monday, 15 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City?

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 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Panama City?

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.

What’s the weather like in Panama City?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Panama City, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is October, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Panama City with?

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

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

Approximately 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Panama City is one hour ahead of San Jose.
The most popular route is from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). You can select from 70 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from SJO to PTY is the 04:09 Copa Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 18:12 with Copa Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your SJO to Panama City flight.
Flying during a popular month such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Start your trip at SJO and fly nonstop to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City tickets.
Check out the promotions from Copa Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from SJO to Panama City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
- Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
- Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
- Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of San Jose, SJO can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near SJO. Whether you have an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
79% of flights that leave from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on time.

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

The best price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City flight is £83. The cheapest price for a return flight is £169. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SJO to Panama City if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Scoring cheap tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest fares across every month and snap up a sweet deal.
Picking up a cheap flight from SJO to Panama City is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a deal gets even better.
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Airports in Panama City

Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

The distance from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is roughly 24 kms (15 miles). It takes about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Panama City Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SJO to Panama City.

Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)

Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) is about 6 kms (4 miles) from central Panama City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near BLB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SJO to Panama City flight:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from BLB one week in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Panama City

It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City. January is the most popular month for a trip to Panama City. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in September.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SJO to Panama City in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.

More about Panama City

Once you've booked your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama City, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan), Casco Viejo and Independence Square are popular attractions which should be on every Panama City itinerary.

Explore more of Panama

David is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've seen Panama City. Around 322 kms (200 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia, Raptors To The Rescue and Unachi Botanical garden.
Another well-known destination in Panama, Santiago de Veraguas is around 193 kms (120 miles) southwest of Panama City. Be sure to visit highlights including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.