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$268+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ECP
Nov 18 — Nov 251
Tue 11/18
Tue 11/25
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 October 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(Delta)

One-way from

$268
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$537
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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 October 19, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/37:00 amSJO - ECP
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Wed 12/107:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/19$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/147:00 amSJO - ECP
1 stop13h 32mDelta
Mon 11/171:32 pmECP - SJO
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/17$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 11/52:15 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Mon 11/179:23 amECP - SJO
1 stop12h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/19$484
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/149:00 amSJO - ECP
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Mon 11/1710:00 amECP - SJO
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/17$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/72:15 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Mon 11/107:02 amECP - SJO
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 10/17$503
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/79:00 amSJO - ECP
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Mon 11/107:30 amECP - SJO
2 stops13h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/17$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/36:00 amSJO - ECP
2 stops17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/218:45 amSJO - ECP
1 stop24h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/2410:04 amECP - SJO
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/17$639
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Fri 11/213:11 pmSJO - ECP
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/243:22 pmECP - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Fri 11/76:22 amSJO - ECP
1 stop12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/105:55 pmECP - SJO
2 stops20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$653
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/52:59 pmSJO - ECP
2 stops19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/178:21 amECP - SJO
2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$715

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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 October 19, 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

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 12/10

7:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$390

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-8:32 pm

1 stop13h 32m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/17

1:32 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$478

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

2:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/17

11:11 am-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$484

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

9:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/17

10:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$492

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

2:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/10

7:02 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$503

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

9:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/10

7:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$561

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

6:22 am-11:10 pm

2 stops16h 48m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Wed 12/10

8:30 am-10:28 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$594

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

8:45 am-9:19 am

1 stop24h 34m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/24

10:04 am-8:39 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$639

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

3:11 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/24

3:22 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$652

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

6:22 am-7:16 pm

1 stop12h 54m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/17

3:19 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$652

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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-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-Panama City, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Panama City, Florida flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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-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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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 to Panama City, Florida?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City, Florida (average of $243). Flying from San José to Panama City, Florida in September is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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 October 19, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Panama City, Florida in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 October 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San José to Panama City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,994 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,994 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,994 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Panama City, Florida?

    Delta and Southwest can get you from San José to Panama City, Florida in just under 8h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 35m. The distance between San José and Panama City, Florida is about 1410 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Panama City, Florida round-trip?

    Currently priced at $550, United Airlines will fly you from San José to Panama City, Florida and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 to Panama City, Florida?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Panama City, Florida (average of $243). Flying from San José to Panama City, Florida in September is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$550Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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