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Flights from San Jose to Panama City
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Panama City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Houston, about 5h 37m door to door (55 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 37m
San Jose to Panama City at a glance
Fastest journey5h 37mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Houston
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Panama City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SJC Denver (DEN) ECP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon14:00 SJC17:15 DEN0h 45m connection18:00 DEN21:37 ECPSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Houston (HOU) ECP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu08:00 SJC13:26 HOU0h 49m connection14:15 HOU15:37 ECPSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Dallas (DFW) ECP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Thu06:00 SJC11:17 DFW0h 58m connection12:15 DFW13:58 ECPAmerican Airlines
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SJC Austin (AUS) ECP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Sat06:30 SJC11:40 AUS1h 20m connection13:00 AUS14:48 ECPSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Atlanta (ATL) ECP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:45 SJC14:05 ATL1h 10m connection15:15 ATL15:07 ECPDelta Air Lines
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SJC Nashville (BNA) ECP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun08:45 SJC14:44 BNA2h 01m connection16:45 BNA17:47 ECPSouthwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,422 km2,125 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hPanama City vs San Jose
- Currency in Panama City
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → ECP
Flights from San Jose to Panama City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Panama City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Houston and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Panama City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,422 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Panama City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU), Dallas (DFW) and Austin (AUS). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Panama City?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Panama City: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Panama City?
Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.





