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Flights from Panama City to San José usually depart from Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Panama City to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from Panama City to San José most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Panama City to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $509 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $808: a $299 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Panama City to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 1,410 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $633 to $3,115. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $884, which is 253% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 22m, compared with 7h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 44m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

San José is 1 hour behind Panama City (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Panama City to San José range from $526 to $673, with an average of $601 over the past 12 months. Anything below $526 counts as a good deal.