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

An economy award from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $60. One airline flies nonstop from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Panama City (PTY): 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 SJD to PTY 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 | $60–85 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 12,500 | $63–88 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $35–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 20,500 | $35–60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $35–410 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $35–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 30,000 | $35–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 55,000 | $79.80–104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 90,000 | $35–150 |
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 SJD to PTY
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

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



- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way





- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus, then Copa Airlines


- Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris, then Copa Airlines


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




- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way


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



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



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



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


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

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



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


SJD to PTY: common questions
How many miles does SJD to PTY cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $60. 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 SJD to PTY?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is San Jose Cabo from Panama City by plane?
San Jose Cabo (SJD) and Panama City (PTY) 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 SJD to PTY 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 San Jose Cabo and Panama City?
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.







