Are there nonstop flights from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)?

Yes. Copa Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica fly this route. Flight time is about 1h 8m.

What is the fastest connection from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)?

via Managua ≈ 2h 21m, via Cartagena ≈ 2h 39m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY)?

from 17,500 ANA miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

San José → Panama City

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)・539 km

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Nonstop flights available (2 airlines). Flight time about 1h 8m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 17,500 miles+ (nonstop)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

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Central & South America ⇔ Central & South America (one way)
Economy
17,500
Business
30,000
First
45,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-01). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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