Cheap flights from San Jose to Panama City
335 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: San Jose to Panama City at a glance
Cheap flights from San Jose (SJO) to Panama City (PTY) cover 335 miles (539 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from San Jose to Panama City covers 335 miles (539 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 2nd most competitive of 37 routes from San Jose. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 335 miles. Direct carriers include AV, CM, IB and KL.
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Airlines on this route
4 airlines fly San Jose → Panama City. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AV | Direct |
| CM | Direct |
| IB | Direct |
| KL | Direct |
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San Jose to Panama City — quick answers
How far is San Jose from Panama City by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from San Jose (SJO) to Panama City (PTY) is 335 miles (539 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Panama City?
The average nonstop flight time from SJO to PTY is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from San Jose to Panama City?
4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AV, CM, IB, KL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.