CA $205 Cheap Flights from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

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Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $205 for one-way flights and CA $365 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Panama City (PTY) to San José (SJO)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $223 - CA $382 per traveller.

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Flight from Panama City to San José (PTY - SJO) route information
Origin airport
Tocumen Intl.
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Airlines serving
Copa, avianca
Roundtrip price
CA $364
Distance
535 km

Tocumen to San José Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Panama City to San José 

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Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Panama City to San José today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Tocumen Intl., PTY to Juan Santamaría Intl., SJO 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Panama City to San José—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San José from Panama City currently is just CA $365 rising to CA $1,361.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San José  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

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Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San José with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Start packing your suitcase, because round-trip flights between PTY and Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) start from CA $365. That's based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can move quickly, so book today to nab the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Panama Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
This varies between airlines, as each one has its own terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where there are simple instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Panama Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) that have flexible change policies?
Flights from Panama Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport offering flexible change policies are available with many carriers. Simply use our "No change fees" filter during your search. You'll only need to cover the cost difference between flights, with no additional fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from PTY to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
The journey from Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) to SJO takes only 1 hour and 25 minutes, so don't get too settled. Chances are the next time you peek out the window you'll be cruising over San José.
How far is the flight from PTY to SJO?
Forget about a movie marathon on this flight — it's just 540 kilometres from Tocumen to San José. Find your way to your seat, order a snack and you'll be in San José in next to no time.
Which airlines fly direct from PTY to SJO?
Many people opt to fly with Copa Airlines (CM) from PTY to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport. This leading airline offers 265 monthly flights, so you can easily find a flight time that's perfect for you. Love some more options? Check out the fares with Avianca (AV). This carrier offers 30 flights a month between these airports.
Are PTY to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from Panama Airport to SJO can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to score a bargain, but then again, you could miss out entirely! If you'd prefer to play it safe and start your travel planning ahead of time, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just keep in mind that not all airlines release their prices so far in advance. Our suggestion? Check back often as prices are updated regularly.

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