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Flights from San Juan to Panama City

There are no direct flights from San Juan to Panama City. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 5h 22m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 22m
SJUECPATL

San Juan to Panama City at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from San Juan 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.

1
SJU Atlanta (ATL) ECP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun13:00 SJU16:26 ATL1h 04m connection17:30 ATL17:22 ECPDelta Air Lines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m
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SJU Charlotte (CLT) ECP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 21m
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SJU Nashville (BNA) ECP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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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
2,364 km1,468 miles
Journey time
5h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hPanama City vs San Juan
Currency in Panama City
USD
Airports
SJU, SIG → ECP

Flights from San Juan to Panama City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Juan to Panama City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville. 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 Juan to Panama City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,364 km.
Where do you change planes between San Juan and Panama City?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Nashville (BNA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Juan and Panama City?
San Juan: Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG). Panama City: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).
What is the time difference between San Juan and Panama City?
Panama City is 2 hours behind San Juan.

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