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Flight deals from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Panama City.$268 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.
Panama City.$268 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.
Panama City.$268 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.
Panama City.$269 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
Panama City.$269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
Panama City.$269 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
Panama City.$270 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.
Panama City.$270 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.

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

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 Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $284
Aug
from $268
Sep
from $268
Oct
from $268
Nov
from $269
Dec
from $271
Jan
from $285
Feb
from $285
Mar
from $283
Apr
from $284
May
from $284
Jun
from $317

Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International

San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Panama City Tocumen International.

San Jose to Panama City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$268
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 23 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week220

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International is $268. 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.
1 hour and 23 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International.
Copa, KLM and Iberia fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International.
As of July 2025, there are 220 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Panama City Tocumen International is usually August.
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 Tocumen International Airport on Monday, 25 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
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 Tocumen International 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.
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.
Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to Panama City Tocumen International.

Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, making Panama City one hour ahead of San Jose.

  • Flights from SJO to PTY start at 04:08 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:14 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 124 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your SJO to PTY flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Travelling to Panama City (and then exploring more of Panama!) is a breeze with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.

  • Copa Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SJO to PTY flights. A reliable 89.13% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SJO and PTY:

    • El Salvador International Airport

    • El Dorado International Airport

    • Rafael Nunez International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Right now, $133 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $268. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from SJO to PTY, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SJO to PTY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • 79.83% of flights that take off from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SJO:

Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City

  • Tocumen International Airport to the centre of Panama City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Panama City in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to PTY in February. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Panama

  • You've visited Panama City, now it's time to explore other corners of Panama. Travel around 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to tick off its leading sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Juan Díaz is another sought-after destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Panama City

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