Panama City (PTY) to San Juan (SJU) flights

An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to San Juan (SJU) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $58.59. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Juan (SJU): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 1,106 miles (1,780 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and Santiago and more.
How many miles PTY to SJU 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 10,000 | $58.59β103.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 11,000 | $33.59β428.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $33.59β78.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $33.59β78.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $33.59β78.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $33.59β168.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $78.39β123.39 |
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 SJU
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book PTY to SJU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
PTY to SJU with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Punta Cana (PUJ)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and 1 more




- Via Santo Domingo (SDQ)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and 1 more




- Via Santiago (STI)Copa Airlines, then JetBlue Airways


- Via Medellin (MDE)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA and JetBlue Airways



- Via Sint Maarten (SXM)Copa Airlines, then Contour Aviation
LF - Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way



- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way




PTY to SJU: common questions
How many miles does PTY to SJU cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $58.59. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (11,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). 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 SJU?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Juan (SJU).
How far is Panama City from San Juan by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and San Juan (SJU) are 1,106 miles (1,780 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 SJU award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More 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 Juan?
The most direct connections are through Punta Cana (PUJ), Santo Domingo (SDQ), Santiago (STI), Medellin (MDE) and Sint Maarten (SXM). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Bogota.
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.





