Cheap Flights from San Jose to Panama City
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Panama City
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Panama City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Jose to Panama City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 20,000–111,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Jose to Panama City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
SJC - PTY
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $12.4
2026-12-16
SJC - PTY
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $12.4
2026-11-23
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 64,000 Pts + $12.4
2026-12-19
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 100,900 Pts + $12.4
2026-12-25
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 111,300 Pts + $12.4
2026-12-27
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 111,700 Pts + $12.4
San Jose to Panama City flight facts
Distance
3,291 mi
5,296 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 7h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in Panama City
PTY · Tocumen Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Panama City · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 111,700 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 111,800 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 112,200 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 112,200 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 112,200 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
SJC - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 8 left
From 128,800 Pts + $12.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Distrito de Arraiján (Panama)
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
From 20,000 Pts or $216
Panama City (Panama)
Waldorf Astoria Panama
From 45,000 Pts or $262
Panama City (Panama)
W Panama
From Pts or $267
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose to Panama City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Jose to Panama City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Panama City.
San Jose and Panama City are about 3,291 miles (5,296 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,291-mile straight-line distance takes about 7h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). Arrivals in Panama City: Tocumen Intl (PTY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Panama City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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