Panama, Panama to San José, Costa Rica flights

Flights starting at £70. Choose between Copa Airlines, Avianca, or Wingo airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from Tocumen International, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, or Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International when they travel from Panama to San José. The distance between Panama and San José is 520 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, Volaris, and United Airlines. Panama and San José have 171 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, and Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Panama to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 04.12 - Sun 10.12

AirlineMon 04.12Tue 05.12Wed 06.12Thu 07.12Fri 08.12Sat 09.12Sun 10.12
5115---871
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 11.12 - Sun 17.12

AirlineMon 11.12Tue 12.12Wed 13.12Thu 14.12Fri 15.12Sat 16.12Sun 17.12
8979794
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 18.12 - Sun 24.12

AirlineMon 18.12Tue 19.12Wed 20.12Thu 21.12Fri 22.12Sat 23.12Sun 24.12
67612467
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.12 - Sun 31.12

AirlineMon 25.12Tue 26.12Wed 27.12Thu 28.12Fri 29.12Sat 30.12Sun 31.12
12105713315
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Check-in for a flight from Panama to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes0
0
AviancaAVAAVNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Wingo airlinesRPBP5YesOpens 72 days before flight
Closes 3 hours before flight
VolarisVOIY4NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo

Costa Rica COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Costa Rica
  • Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Costa Rica

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Panama
  • Proof of minimum funds may be required
  • Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Panama
Additional information
  • Masks are mandatory in certain situations

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