$161 Cheap Flights from San Juan (SJU) to Panama City (PTY)

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Cheap Flights from San Juan to Panama City (SJU-PTY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $161 for one-way flights and $374 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

avianca
Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$374 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, May 10 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $374 found 1 hour ago
avianca
Fri, May 30 - Fri, Jun 20
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$377 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$377
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, May 30 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Fri, Jun 20, priced at $377 found 3 days ago
avianca
Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 9
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$381 Roundtrip, just found
$381
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Jun 6 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Mon, Jun 9, priced at $381 just found
avianca
Fri, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 22
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$387 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Jun 20 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sun, Jun 22, priced at $387 found 4 days ago
avianca
Fri, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 27
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$391 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$391
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Apr 25 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sun, Apr 27, priced at $391 found 5 hours ago
avianca
Mon, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 7
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$395 Roundtrip, just found
$395
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Jun 2 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sat, Jun 7, priced at $395 just found
Copa
Sat, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 20
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$430 Roundtrip, just found
$430
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Jul 12 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sun, Jul 20, priced at $430 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$444 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$444
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $444 found 2 days ago
United
Thu, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 6
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$444 Roundtrip, just found
$444
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jul 3 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sun, Jul 6, priced at $444 just found
Delta
Mon, May 12 - Sat, May 17
SJU
San Juan
PTY
Panama City
$714 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$714
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, May 12 from San Juan to Panama City, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $714 found 3 hours ago
Flights from San Juan (SJU) to Panama City (PTY)
Origin airport
Luis Munoz Marin Intl.
Destination airport
Tocumen Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Copa, Delta, United, avianca
Roundtrip price
$373
Distance
1106 mi

San Juan to Panama City Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Juan to Panama City

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Juan to Panama City are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Juan to Panama City with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from San Juan to Panama City

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Juan to Panama City: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Juan to Panama City

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Juan to Panama City in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $161 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Juan to Panama City flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Juan to Panama City airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) cost?
Cheap round-trip fares from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) start from $478. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Copa flight leaving SJU on May 19 2025 and touching down at PTY. The price was last updated on April 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJU to PTY?
The cheapest flights from SJU to PTY are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)?
Fly directly from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) on a Copa Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJU to PTY?
Travel from SJU to PTY with Copa. This carrier currently offers the cheapest one-way fare for this route, starting from $658. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJU on July 13 2025. Prices were last updated on April 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)?
With, on average, 2 nonstop flights departing from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) daily, you’ll be off on your next adventure in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)?
Flights between SJU and PTY are their busiest at 5 AM. For a more relaxed atmosphere and possibly cheaper fares, choose a departure that’s outside typical rush times.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJU to PTY?
Friday offers the most flights from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY). Consider jetting off on this day and you’ll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)?
The earliest flight taking off from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) is at around 5:58AM UTC-4. Board this flight and you’ll arrive at Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) at approximately 8:08AM UTC-5. The total time in the air is 3h 10m.
How long does it take to fly from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)?
The average flight time from SJU to PTY is 3 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SJU to PTY?
Consider traveling with Copa Airlines if you’d like to fly straight from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) without any delays. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 91%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)?
Book a flight from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Later departures are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Panama City from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU)?
Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) is the only airport in Panama City with direct flights from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU). Compare your options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from SJU to PTY shortly before your getaway is typically more expensive. However, if you’re flexible with your schedule, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SJU to PTY flight and hotel package?
You can save money by securing a SJU to PTY flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it’s easy to manage everything in one place. After choosing your preferred flights and accommodations, you can add extras such as tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)?
It’s generally possible to reschedule or cancel your SJU to PTY flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You’ll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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