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$226+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ECP — SJO
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/56:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1212:35 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:21 amECP - SJO
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/126:00 amSJO - ECP
2 stops17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/105:00 pmECP - SJO
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/202:20 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/276:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/42:20 pmSJO - ECP
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/126:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/196:20 amSJO - ECP
2 stops17h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$516
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/117:15 amECP - SJO
2 stops13h 15mSouthwest
Thu 11/139:00 amSJO - ECP
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/12:40 pmECP - SJO
2 stops22h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/52:59 pmSJO - ECP
2 stops19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/88:45 amSJO - ECP
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/56:30 amECP - SJO
1 stop14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/86:20 amSJO - ECP
2 stops16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$534

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$498
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$226
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$495
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to San José 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to San José that are best for you.

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Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 3/16

2:58 pm-11:00 am

2 stops21h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

12:01 am-2:06 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$498

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/10

5:55 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

1:35 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$498

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Mon 11/10

5:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

2:20 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$503

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 11/27

6:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

2:20 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$512

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Fri 12/12

12:55 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/18

12:34 am-12:10 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$512

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Thu 1/8

3:27 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

4:01 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$516

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 3/31

7:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$226

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 11/18

10:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$226

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Sat 1/31

7:50 am-7:30 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$265

Panama CitySan José

ECP - SJO

ECPSJO

Panama City NW Florida Beaches

Tue 3/31

3:42 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$294

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Deals found on 10/29

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Compare providers for flights from Panama City to San José

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 Panama City to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 Panama City, Florida-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Panama City, Florida-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City, Florida-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City, Florida-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Panama City, Florida-San José 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 Panama City to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Panama City with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to San José (average of $261). Flying from Panama City, Florida to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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 October 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama City, Florida to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Panama City to San José, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.

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.

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

    Departing from Panama City, Florida to San José will take you 21h 02m. There are 1410 mi between Panama City, Florida and San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City, Florida to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $395, Delta will fly you from Panama City, Florida to San José and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $488. You may be able to fly from Panama City, Florida to San José for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City, Florida to San José (average of $261). Flying from Panama City, Florida to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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 Panama City to San José

Discover the top 2 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$395Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$488Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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