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The minimum one-way ticket price from San Jose to Panama City is $134 (November 2026), while the maximum is $281 (September 2027). On average, a ticket costs $241–$265.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from San Jose to Panama City, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A few airlines fly the San Jose — Panama City route, but only one operates daily: Copa Airlines flies every day. Avianca flies every day except Monday.
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Tickets from San Jose to Panama City are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to September 2027, the increase reached 17%, with prices now at $281. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to September 2027 — up 110%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $187. In March 2027–September 2027, tickets cost around $275.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 32% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 20.6%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The San Jose — Panama City route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including Copa Airlines, Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica, and TACA Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $234. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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San Jose — Panama City
10/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CM461
starting at $271
San Jose — Panama City
01/12/2027
Departure
Direct flight
CM193
starting at $272
San Jose — Panama City
11/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CM145
starting at $295
San Jose — Panama City
10/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CM193
starting at $350
San Jose — Panama City
10/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CM193
starting at $262
San Jose — Panama City
10/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CM465
starting at $263
San Jose — Panama City
12/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CM193
starting at $267
San Jose — Panama City
12/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CM839
starting at $265
San Jose — Panama City
01/14/2027
Departure
Direct flight
CM465
starting at $270
San Jose — Panama City
01/10/2027
Departure
Direct flight
CM465
starting at $270
Avianca
Su, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $275
Copa Airlines
Every day
starting at $134
The cheapest flight ticket from San Jose to Panama City according to data for the last 48 hours costs $234
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Jose to Panama City is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Jose to Panama City can be found flying in these months: November, October, December.
The fastest flights from San Jose to Panama City start from 1 hour 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Jose — Panama City: Copa Airlines
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The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Panama City departs on 10/29/2026, is operated by Avianca and costs $234
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Jose to Panama City departs on 11/25/2026, is operated by Avianca and costs $247
Fastest flight from San Jose to Panama City takes 1h 25m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between San Jose and Panama City is 512km (317 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 25m. There are 73 direct flights from San Jose to Panama City. The time difference between San Jose and Panama City is 1h. Flights from San Jose begin at 4:08 AM. The latest flight from San Jose departs at 3:58 AM
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