Panama City

$386+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ECP
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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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 December 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$493
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$484
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$638
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Panama City NW Florida Beaches flight deals.
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San José to Panama City
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Fri 12/2012:35 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/224:45 pmECP - SJO
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$700
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/257:20 amSJO - ECP
2 stops26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/282:37 pmECP - SJO
2 stops20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$986
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/269:55 amSJO - ECP
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Fri 1/36:10 pmECP - SJO
2 stops19h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$1,481

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

6:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 2/4

6:30 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$493

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

6:00 am-2:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 3/12

3:38 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$531

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

9:55 am-8:25 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sun 1/19

8:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$782

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

2:15 am-4:11 pm

2 stops13h 56m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 2/1

6:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$1,024

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

9:55 am-8:25 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$386

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

6:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$389

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

5:00 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops47h 30m

$697

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Deals found on 12/21

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

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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 December 21, 2024.

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 December 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San José to Panama City, see what other customers have to say about 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.
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
9,039 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $493 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $531 and $1,481 round-trip. These flights start at 18% 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Panama City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José to Panama City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$389Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$407Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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