There are 2 ways to get from San Juan to Panama City by plane
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Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
best- Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SJU - PTY
6h 10m$323–763Fly from Isla Grande Airport
cheapest- Fly from Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SIG - PTY
7h 51m$131–481
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Juan to Panama City is to fly which costs $130 - $490 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan to Panama City is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $320 - $800.
The distance between San Juan and Panama City is 1817 km.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from San Juan to Panama City, including transfers.
Panama City is 1h behind San Juan. It is currently 19:39 in San Juan and 18:39 in Panama City.
There are 896+ hotels available in Panama City.
What companies run services between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Panama City, Panama?
Copa Airlines flies from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) twice daily.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Isla Grande Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Vieques, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Isla Grande Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Culebra, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Isla Grande Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Culebra, Vieques, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 28m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Isla Grande Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Vieques, Culebra, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 43m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
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