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$331+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Panama City, FL (ECP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ECP
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Panama City (ECP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$564
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$331
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$701
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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/307:55 amSJO - ECP
1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/66:15 amECP - SJO
1 stop28h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$698
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/308:45 amSJO - ECP
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Sun 4/67:40 amECP - SJO
2 stops13h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$865
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/301:57 pmSJO - ECP
2 stops20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/62:27 pmECP - SJO
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$1,352

Find flights from San José to Panama City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Panama City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

7:05 am-8:34 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 3/9

4:30 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$564

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

8:45 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 3/9

4:59 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$607

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/11

8:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 4/17

11:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$1,069

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/10

11:35 am-12:34 pm

1 stop23h 59m

$331

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/10

11:59 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops14h 54m

$340

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/9

12:50 am-10:17 am

3 stops56h 27m

$641

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Deals found on 3/3

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Panama City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Panama City, Florida flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Panama City, Florida flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Panama City, Florida flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Panama City, Florida flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Panama City

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Panama City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Panama City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to ECP?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City, Florida ranges from 2.8 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Panama City, Florida when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, Florida, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Panama City. Reviews last updated March 4, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $564 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $607 and $1,069 round-trip. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Panama City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Panama City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Panama City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida (average of $346). Flying from San José, San José Province to Panama City, Florida in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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