San José

$254+ Cheap flights from Panama City, FL (ECP) to San José (SJO)

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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ECP — SJO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from Panama City to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (ECP) to San José (SJO). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$476
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$254
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$526
From Panama City NW Florida Beaches to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Panama City NW Florida Beaches to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Panama City to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/265:45 pmECP - SJO
1 stop25h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/21:55 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop26h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 11/66:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/128:45 amSJO - ECP
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 amECP - SJO
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Wed 12/312:10 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 7/27$1,384

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Panama City

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 8/26

5:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

1:55 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop26h 41m

$476

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

2:20 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$487

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 8/11

6:30 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/18

7:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$492

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

$254

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 8/29

6:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$279

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 10/28

6:49 am-6:16 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$284

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Deals found on 7/28

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to San José

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 ECP to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Panama City to San José, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to San José. 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 Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $476, was found to be the cheapest airline from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province are Delta ($254), Southwest ($279), and American Airlines ($284).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to San José 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 Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Panama City, Florida to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 3 airlines flying from Panama City to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to San José. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$450Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$488Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$499Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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