Panama City Beach to San José (Alajuela) (ECP–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Panama City Beach to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,411 mi 3h 9m nonstop -2h behind 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ECP and SJO, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
PBI ~5h 3m TMB ~5h 56m SRQ ~6h 12m DAL ~6h 18m MSY ~6h 43m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Panama City Beach.
ECP: EDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,411 mi / 2,270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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Facts

ECP–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,411 mi / 2,270 km
Flight time3h 9m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: ECP
Full nameNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 3h 9m. The route covers 1,411 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, TMB, SRQ, DAL, MSY, MIA, CMH, IAD, DFW, IAH, ATL, HOU, MCO, BNA, BWI, ORD, CLT and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Panama City Beach.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ECP to SJO

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ECP to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to SJO ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,411 miles (2,270 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.