Panama City (PTY) to San Jose (SJO) flights
An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Jose (SJO): AVIANCA and Copa Airlines. The two airports are 334 miles (538 km) apart. AVIANCA and Copa Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Managua, Medellin and San Salvador and more.
How many miles PTY to SJO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 4,500 | $15–410 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA | 6,000 | $43–88 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 10,000 | $40–85 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 20,500 | $15–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $15–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $59.80–104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $15–150 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PTY to SJO
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PTY to SJO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA, Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
PTY to SJO with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Managua (MGA)Copa Airlines the whole wayRZ
- Via Medellin (MDE)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA and WingoP5
- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
PTY to SJO: common questions
How many miles does PTY to SJO cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000), Avianca LifeMiles (10,000) and ANA Mileage Club (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to SJO?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance) and Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is Panama City from San Jose by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and San Jose (SJO) are 334 miles (538 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PTY to SJO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Panama City and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through Managua (MGA), Medellin (MDE), San Salvador (SAL) and Bogota (BOG). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Copa Airlines through Managua.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.