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$569+ 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ECP
jul. 8 — jul. 151
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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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$569
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$466
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City NW Florida Beaches
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 julio 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
lun. 11/244:55 pmSJO - ECP
2 stops21h 18mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/142:47 pmECP - SJO
2 stops23h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
mié. 7/237:55 amSJO - ECP
1 stop10h 04mUnited Airlines
sáb. 7/265:02 pmECP - SJO
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$589
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 7/118:45 amSJO - ECP
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
mar. 7/159:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$598
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/39:35 amSJO - ECP
2 stops11h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/78:40 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$736

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/24

4:55 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops21h 18m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

dom. 12/14

2:47 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$569

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 7/23

7:55 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

sáb. 7/26

5:02 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$589

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 7/16

8:45 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

jue. 7/17

5:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$598

San JoséPanama City

SJO - ECP

SJOECP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 7/16

5:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

jue. 7/17

8:40 am-10:39 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$862

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Deals found on 7/3

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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 $461). 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 julio 3, 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.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $569 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $589 and $598 round-trip. These flights start at 9% 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 $461). 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 airline flying from San José to Panama City

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