On this page, you can choose and buy flight tickets for the route from San Jose to Panama City. The 513 km flight is operated regularly, with about 51 flights available per week.
Carriers on this route include Copa Airlines, Iberia, and Avianca. Ticket prices depend on the season, so use the low-price calendar to find the best deals, and check the information on how to get to the departure airport and reaching the city center upon arrival.
The table shows direct flights San José → Panama City on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Copa Airlines, Avianca and Iberia. Departures from Juan Santamaria International Airport airports, arrivals at Tocumen International Airport and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San José — Panama City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 413 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 628 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San José → Panama City, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,003 | high | May | AED 802 | low | Sep | AED 727 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,053 | high | Jun | AED 752 | low | Oct | AED 727 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,053 | high | Jul | AED 878 | medium | Nov | AED 903 | medium |
| Apr | AED 928 | medium | Aug | AED 852 | medium | Dec | AED 1,028 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest weather in Panama City is observed in March and April, when temperatures reach 30.1°C. The period from May to November is considered the rainy season, with the highest rainfall in July, recording up to 31 rainy days per month.
The most affordable flight tickets are offered in September — AED 413, and in October — AED 414. Prices peak in May, when the flight cost increases and starts AED 628.
The best time to travel is February: it is one of the driest months of the year, although tickets will cost more than in the autumn — AED 539. Frequent downpours should be expected in June and July.
Three main airlines operate on this route, with Copa Airlines being the clear leader. Direct flights are also provided by Iberia and Avianca, offering a total of about 51 flights per week. Detailed schedules and connecting flight options are listed below — click on the carrier's card to see available departure days.
Flights San José — Panama City depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport and arrive at Tocumen International Airport and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average direct flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes, as the distance between cities is no more than 513 km.
Regular flights are operated by Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Iberia. A total of about 51 departures are available weekly.
Yes, the San Jose — Panama City route is served primarily by direct flights, making the journey as fast as possible.
Prices are dynamic and depend on the season. Currently, the minimum price starts from 8,239 ₽; check the calendar on the page for current offers.
Most international flights arrive at the country's main airport — Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
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