Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Panama City is one hour ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from SJO to BLB start at 08:09 — the first with Wingo. The last service of the day is at 10:08 with Wingo. Overall, there are nine weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport flights.
Your SJO to BLB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Wingo is your gateway to exploring Panama City (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Panama!). Browse the direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Wingo tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SJO and BLB include:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
$204 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport flight. Return flights start from $510. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from SJO to BLB by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SJO to BLB is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of the flights that depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% land on schedule at their destination.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BLB instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Panama City's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Panama Pacifico Airport around one week before traveling.
Getting from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) to central Panama City
Panama Pacifico Airport to central Panama City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometers away.
When to fly to Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
January is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Panama City in April.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Panama Pacifico Airport for March if you'd like to explore Panama City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SJO to BLB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Panama
You've done Panama City, now it's time to explore other parts of Panama. Travel around 6 kilometers north to San Miguelito to tick off its leading attractions. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Juan Díaz is another favorite destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometers north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without dropping by Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
