Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Panama takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Panama?

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The flight distance between San José and Panama is 520 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between San José and Panama. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberia Airlines, Copa Airlines, Wingo 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?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama 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, Quepos La Managua, Tambor, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 8

What airports are near Panama?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between San José and Panama?

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Currently, you can fly between San José and Panama with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Panama, 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 13

What flights operate between San José and Panama?

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Traveling between San José and Panama, 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 14

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, Quepos La Managua, Tambor, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 15

How many airports are there near Panama?

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

Question 16

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

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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 17

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

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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, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between San José and Panama 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 flights between San José and Panama 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, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£60
Cheapest round-trip	£119
Average round-trip	£251
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in December	£119 – £3,030

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Copa Airlines	---	6	8	---	7	8	5
Wingo airlines	---	1	1	---	---	1	---

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Copa Airlines	2	6	8	4	2	4	8
Wingo airlines	---	1	1	---	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
Copa Airlines	3	2	3	13	8	10	9
Wingo airlines	---	1	1	---	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12	Sun 31.12
Copa Airlines	3	3	4	17	10	11	16
Wingo airlines	---	1	1	---	---	1	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
Avianca	AVA	AV	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Wingo airlines	RPB	P5	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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