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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
57%Trains in Panama City are 57% cheaper than in San Jose.
San Jose$1.59
Panama City$0.68
MealMid-priced restaurant
16%A meal in Panama City is 16% cheaper than a meal in San Jose.
San Jose$19.07
Panama City$15.93
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
36%Taxis are 36% more expensive in Panama City than in San Jose.
San Jose$2.93
Panama City$3.98
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
12%Coffee in Panama City is 12% cheaper than in San Jose.
San Jose$6.31
Panama City$5.57
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.63 PAB
1 PAB = 1.61 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 26/03
Distance: 513 kms
San Jose airports
Panama City airports
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)How far from city centre: 3 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Jose to Panama City

How long does the flight take to go from San Jose to Panama City?
The total flight time between San Jose and Panama City is of around 01:21 hours on average, considering an average distance of 530 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from San Jose to Panama City at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Jose to Panama City is $133. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Panama City expensive to visit compared to San Jose?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Panama City costs an average of 3.98 AUD, 36% more expensive than San Jose, with a fare of 2.93 AUD,

while train tickets costs 57% less in Panama City: 0.68 AUD against 1.59 AUD in San Jose.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.93 AUD in Panama City, 16% less than the 19.07 AUD in San Jose.

The price of the coffee is around 12% cheaper in Panama City, with an average of 5.57 AUD, while in San Jose the coffee costs 6.31 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Jose to Panama City?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Panama may apply when travelling from San Jose. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Panama City compared to San Jose?
While in San Jose the temperatures can reach an average of 30.79 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Panama City's temperatures can go up to 34.29 ºC during the hot season, with 2.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.23 ºC in Panama City, compared to the 13.24 ºC average degrees reported in San Jose. During the winter period, San Jose can register 12 mm precipitation, while Panama City have an average of 5.3 mm rain level.

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