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Cheapest round-trip
$301
Typical prices: $324-$411
American Airlines
Wed 8/19Wed 8/26
SFO - ECP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$151
Typical prices: $206-$261
United Airlines
Mon 8/10
SFO - ECP • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $301 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $501 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Panama City (SFO-ECP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Panama City 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 San Francisco to Panama City

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 2:10 pm
SFO
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ECP
6h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 2:37 pm
ECP
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SFO
9h 57m
1 stop
$301American Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 5:16 pm
SFO
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ECP
10h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:03 pm - 11:10 pm
ECP
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SFO
7h 07m
1 stop
$304American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 6:45 pm
SFO
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ECP
9h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 4:25 pm
ECP
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SFO
6h 55m
1 stop
$306Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 6:45 pm
SFO
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ECP
9h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:40 pm
ECP
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SFO
10h 40m
2 stops
$311Southwest
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 6:45 pm
SFO
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ECP
10h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 6:10 pm
ECP
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SFO
8h 55m
1 stop
$324Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 11:30 pm
SFO
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ECP
7h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:10 pm - 11:58 pm
ECP
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SFO
9h 48m
1 stop
$337Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:37 pm
SFO
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ECP
8h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:14 pm
ECP
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SFO
7h 14m
1 stop
$350American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 1:06 pm
SFO
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ECP
10h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:14 pm
ECP
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SFO
7h 44m
1 stop
$351United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 11:06 am
SFO
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ECP
8h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:44 am
ECP
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SFO
7h 24m
1 stop
$366United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 5:33 pm
SFO
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ECP
8h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:03 pm - 11:10 pm
ECP
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SFO
7h 07m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Panama City flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Panama City, Florida?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Panama City, Florida departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Panama City, 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 San Francisco to Panama City is January, where tickets cost $342 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,001 and $716 respectively.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$151
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 82% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Panama City

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Panama City was $151 for a one-way ticket and $301 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    San Francisco and Panama City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Panama City NW Florida Beaches.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Panama City, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Panama City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $485 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $476 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Francisco to Panama City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Panama City?

    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 Panama City with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ECP 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 San Francisco to Panama City?

    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 Panama City from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Panama City

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
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8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

10.0 Excellentkelly, Jul 2026
SFO - PHX
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

It was a new plane with larger overhead bins & charging ports at the seats.

Luggage was intact and arrived at the destination. What more could you ask for.. haha. The delay in arrival wasn’t SW fault.. just selfish passengers not wanting to check their luggage knowing they were in the last boarding groups

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

We checked one bag. That was fast and the agent was fast and super nice. At the gate, boarding was fast and efficient. Flight was uneventful which was great because it was early in the morning and most folks were sleeping. Landing was great. Delta does a really good job of making the flying experience better all around considering you are sitting in such a small space on a plane for several hours. Flight from ALT to Panama City was short and uneventful as well. No entertainment but no need since it was such a short flight.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Delayed over an hour due to paperwork not being filed correctly. Forced to change planes.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

It was the worst experience ever. Cabin temperature cold, for which they did not have any blankets upon my asking. We paid $125 extra for each passenger to get extra space sits; the sits were ridiculously small, tight, and uncomfortable! The flight attendant dropped ice on me and my sister! All in all, American Airlines deserves below zero!

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

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