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Flights from San Jose to Panama City

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Panama City. 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
SJCPTYATL

San Jose to Panama City at a glance

Fastest journey9h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Denver

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Panama City

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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SJC Atlanta (ATL) PTY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 14m
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SJC Denver (DEN) PTY
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 42m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) PTY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~10h 51m
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) PTY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 10m
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SJC San Diego (SAN) PTY
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 11m
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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) PTY
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Copa 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
+3hPanama City vs San Jose
Currency in Panama City
USD
Airports
SJC → PTY

Flights from San Jose to Panama City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Panama City?
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 San Jose to Panama City?
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 San Jose and Panama City?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Panama City?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Panama City: Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Panama City?
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.

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