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Flights from Panama City to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Panama City to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or Denver, about 10h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 42m
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Panama City to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey9h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Denver

Best ways to fly from Panama City to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PTY Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 14m
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PTY Denver (DEN) SJC
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 42m
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PTY Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Same alliance ~10h 51m
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PTY Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 10m
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PTY San Diego (SAN) SJC
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~10h 11m
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PTY Las Vegas (LAS) SJC
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,287 km3,283 miles
Journey time
9h 42mestimate
Time difference
-3hSan Jose vs Panama City
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
PTY → SJC

Flights from Panama City to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Panama City to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Panama City to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,287 km.
Where do you change planes between Panama City and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Panama City and San Jose?
Panama City: Tocumen International Airport (PTY). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Panama City and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Panama City.

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