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 1.4 hours.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wingo airlines, Copa Airlines.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and Guatemala City, Cancún, Mexico City, Liberia, Tambor, Quepos, Los Angeles, Puerto Jiménez, Tamarindo, San José del Cabo, New York, Medellín, San Salvador, Fort Lauderdale, Bogotá, London, Madrid, Lima, Tijuana, Guadalajara.

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, Miami, Bogotá, Medellín, New York, Cartagena, David, Chiriquí, Fort Lauderdale, Caracas, Raleigh, Charlotte, Chicago, Guatemala City, Orlando, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Nashville, Lima, Denver.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

Question 11

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 12

What flights operate between San José and Panama City?

Accepted Answer

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 13

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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	$82
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$82
Cheapest round-trip	$155
Average round-trip	$319
Nonstop flights in May	$82 – $399

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
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Cheap flights from San José to Panama City

Flights starting at $82. Choose between Copa Airlines, Avianca, or Wingo airlines to find the best price.

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