Panama City (PTY) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) flights

An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $40. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Jose Cabo (SJD): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 2,229 miles (3,587 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey and more.
How many miles PTY to SJD 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 | $40–137 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 12,500 | $43–140 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $15–112 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $15–462 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $15–112 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $15–112 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $59.80–156.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 90,000 | $15–202 |
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 SJD
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book PTY to SJD 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 SJD with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Copa Airlines, then VivaAerobus and Volaris



- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way





- Via Monterrey (MTY)Copa Airlines, then VivaAerobus


- Via Cancun (CUN)Copa Airlines, then Volaris


- Via Austin (AUS)Copa Airlines, then Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more




- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via San Diego (SAN)Copa Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Denver (DEN)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Copa Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more


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- Via Chicago (ORD)Copa Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines



- Via Dulles (IAD)Copa Airlines, then United Airlines


PTY to SJD: common questions
How many miles does PTY to SJD cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (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 SJD?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to San Jose Cabo (SJD).
How far is Panama City from San Jose Cabo by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and San Jose Cabo (SJD) are 2,229 miles (3,587 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 SJD 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 Jose Cabo?
The most direct connections are through Guadalajara (GDL), Mexico City (MEX), Monterrey (MTY), Cancun (CUN) and Austin (AUS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aeromexico through Mexico City.
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.







