ECP - SJO

$257 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Panama City to San José departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$556
Typical prices: $477-$808
United Airlines
Sun 3/22Wed 3/25
ECP - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$257
Southwest
Mon 5/18
ECP - SJO • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $556 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Panama City and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $509 (round-trip)
Atlanta (ATL)
Shortest trip • 6h 42m (one-way)
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 18% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to San José (ECP-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Panama City to San José

Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:32 pm
ECP
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SJO
16h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:57 pm
SJO
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ECP
15h 27m
1 stop
$556United Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 1:08 pm
ECP
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SJO
19h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 11:40 pm
SJO
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ECP
8h 41m
1 stop
$561American Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:32 pm
ECP
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SJO
16h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 9:57 pm
SJO
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ECP
9h 22m
1 stop
$574United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:50 pm
ECP
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SJO
9h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 9:59 pm
SJO
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ECP
15h 54m
2 stops
$575Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 1:08 pm
ECP
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SJO
22h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 11:46 pm
SJO
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ECP
10h 11m
1 stop
$579American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:21 pm
ECP
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SJO
6h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 4:12 pm
SJO
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ECP
7h 17m
1 stop
$592United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:36 pm
ECP
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SJO
15h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 1:04 pm
SJO
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ECP
21h 42m
2 stops
$597American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:39 pm
ECP
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SJO
14h 09m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:11 pm
SJO
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ECP
9h 41m
1 stop
$604United Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 3
American Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 11:26 am
ECP
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SJO
20h 48m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 12:09 pm
SJO
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ECP
20h 10m
2 stops
$624American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:37 pm
ECP
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SJO
14h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:59 pm
SJO
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ECP
13h 04m
1 stop
$665United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Panama City to San José is October, where tickets cost $478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $748 and $673 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$257
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Panama City to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Panama City to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to San José was $257 for a one-way ticket and $556 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Panama City and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Panama City to San José?

    When flying out of Panama City you will be using Panama City NW Florida Beaches. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to San José?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Panama City and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Panama City to San José, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to San José are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $496 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $601 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Panama City to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Panama City to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Panama City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Panama City to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline. Booking your flights between Panama City and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Panama City to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Panama City to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Panama City to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Panama City to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8239 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

10.0 ExcellentSoosnata, Feb 2026
MIA - LAX
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Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Totally worth the miles to upgrade to Delta Comfort. Plenty of legroom.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

Food is basically Sun Chips, cookies or Cheezits. I had an exit row seat so I had plenty of room. The crew was very nice and efficient. Pilot kept us informed. Pretty good flight.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

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