Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Panama City?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Panama City takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Panama City?

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The flight distance between San José and Panama City is 539 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Panama City?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between San José and Panama City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Toronto, Cancún, Dublin, Tambor, Liberia, Guatemala City, Mexico City, Puerto Jiménez, Calgary, Quepos, Tamarindo, Vancouver, Bahía Drake, Sydney, Halifax, Montreal, Bogotá, Paris, Tallinn.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Panama City?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama City and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, London, Montreal, David, Chiriquí, Cartagena, Bogotá, Dublin, Toronto, Medellín, Guatemala City, Belize City, Caracas, Jakarta, Changuinola, New York, Mexico City, Venice, Sydney, Vancouver, Reykjavik.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.

Question 8

What airports are near Panama City?

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The main airport in Panama City is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from San José?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from San José, including RideCR.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and Panama City?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San José and Panama City thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San José and Panama City can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between San José and Panama City?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between San José and Panama City with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, American Airlines, LATAM Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between San José and Panama City?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Panama City, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between San José and Panama City?

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Traveling between San José and Panama City, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near San José?

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There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal

Question 16

How many airports are there near Panama City?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Panama City. The main one is Tocumen International and other nearby airports include Chitre Alonso Valderrama.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach San José by bus or train?

Accepted Answer

Yes, San José has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from San José, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Panama City depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Panama City arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Panama City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between San José and Panama City depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between San José and Panama City arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Panama City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£51
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£97
Cheapest round-trip	£97
Average round-trip	£419
Most popular airline	Copa Airlines

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
Avianca	AVA	AV	Yes	No
Wingo airlines	RPB	P5	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	No

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