Flights from Panama to San José de Costa Rica

What a Panamanian passport needs for Costa Rica, which airlines fly to San José de Costa Rica nonstop from Panama, and how to pay.

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What a Panamanian passport needs for Costa Rica

Panamanians need no visa for Costa Rica. The officer at the airport sets the stay, up to 180 days, and you need a ticket out and at least USD 100 for each month of the stay.

Checked on October 18, 2026 · Official source

Entry rules change. Check the official page before you fly: an airline can refuse to board you without the right document.

Nonstop flights from Panama to San José de Costa Rica

Panama City (PTY) to San José de Costa Rica (SJO): Copa Airlines.

From published route data. Times, seats and prices change, so a Touriyo agent confirms them before you pay.

692,042 passengers flew between Panama City and San José in 2024. Source: Tocumen International Airport, 2024

Paying from Panama

The currency in Panama is the US dollar, used at par with the balboa (USD).

Touriyo charges in US dollars, the currency you already use in Panama, so nothing is converted.

About San José de Costa Rica

The city in the Central Valley that every Costa Rican trip starts from, with volcanoes and cloud forest within two hours.

Best time to go: December to April.

Read the San José de Costa Rica guide →

Questions people ask

Do I need a visa to fly from Panama to San José de Costa Rica with a Panamanian passport?

Panamanians need no visa for Costa Rica. The officer at the airport sets the stay, up to 180 days, and you need a ticket out and at least USD 100 for each month of the stay.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Panama to San José de Costa Rica?

Panama City (PTY) to San José de Costa Rica (SJO): Copa Airlines.

Where in Panama do flights to San José de Costa Rica leave from?

Nonstop flights to San José de Costa Rica leave from Panama City (Tocumen International, PTY).

How do I pay for a flight from Panama?

The currency in Panama is the US dollar, used at par with the balboa (USD). Touriyo charges in US dollars, the currency you already use in Panama, so nothing is converted.

Can I book a flight from Panama to San José de Costa Rica by phone?

A Touriyo agent quotes the full price for San José de Costa Rica, taxes included, before you pay anything. Agents answer Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 11 pm US Eastern Time.