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$415+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Panama City, FL (ECP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ECP
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$917
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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 April 24, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:35 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:40 amECP - SJO
1 stop28h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 9/198:50 amSJO - ECP
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Mon 9/226:45 amECP - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:18 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Thu 10/96:00 amECP - SJO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/23$540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 7/111:59 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop14h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/155:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$552
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:50 pmSJO - ECP
2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:40 amECP - SJO
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$671

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Panama City that are best for you.

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

7:55 am-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 6/5

5:07 pm-10:11 am

1 stop18h 04m

$499

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/19

8:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 9/22

6:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$517

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

1:18 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$540

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/1

11:59 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 11m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 7/15

5:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$552

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/18

1:40 am-8:16 pm

2 stops17h 36m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 9/22

6:30 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$864

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Deals found on 4/23

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Panama City

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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San José to Panama City, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $499 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $552 and $600 round-trip. These flights start at 24% 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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