Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama City (PTY) from $75

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJO — PTY
Jun 11 — Jun 181

How far in advance should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 18 days in advance to save up to 30% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 18 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $188, or $229 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica to Panama City?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Panama City. Flights to Panama City from Costa Rica in September are about $208 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $88.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to PTY?

When flying from Costa Rica to Panama City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Costa Rica to Panama City flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Costa Rica to Panama City specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Panama City in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 6/2310:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop9h 20mAvianca
Wed 6/269:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$162
Mon 6/249:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Wed 6/265:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$164
Fri 6/219:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Sun 6/233:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$165
Tue 6/255:10 amSJO - PTY
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Tue 6/259:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$172
Thu 6/202:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Sun 6/233:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$174
Fri 6/289:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Sun 6/303:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$176
Mon 6/102:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Thu 6/133:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$189
Mon 7/12:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Fri 7/53:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$190
Sun 6/309:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Sat 7/63:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop18h 00mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$192

Costa Rica to Panama City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Costa Rica and Panama City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Panama City in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 6/2310:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop9h 20mAvianca
Wed 6/269:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$162
Mon 6/249:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Wed 6/265:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$164
Fri 6/219:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Sun 6/233:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$165
Tue 6/255:10 amSJO - PTY
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Tue 6/259:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$172
Thu 8/12:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Wed 8/75:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$173
Thu 6/202:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Sun 6/233:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$174
Fri 6/289:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Sun 6/303:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$176
Fri 9/137:45 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop18h 00mAvianca
Mon 9/163:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$181
Mon 6/102:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Thu 6/133:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$189

Costa Rica to Panama City flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Costa Rica to Panama City for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Costa Rica to Panama City. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 6/1310:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop9h 20mAvianca
Mon 6/179:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$162
Thu 6/132:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Sun 6/163:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$164
Sat 6/159:35 amSJO - PTY
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Sun 6/163:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$165
Fri 6/142:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Thu 6/203:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$189
Wed 6/122:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop17h 41mAvianca
Thu 6/209:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$196
Fri 6/148:46 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/187:36 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/6$217
Sun 6/1610:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop9h 20mAvianca
Wed 6/1911:40 amPTY - SJO
2 stops11h 05mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$220
Tue 6/114:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/119:20 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop14h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/4$224
Tue 6/1110:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop9h 20mAvianca
Fri 6/143:40 pmPTY - SJO
2 stops8h 10mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$225

One-way flights to Panama City from Costa Rica

Search for one-way flight options from Costa Rica to Panama City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Costa Rica to Panama City. Those needing a return flight from Costa Rica to Panama City can use the search form above.
Tue 6/112:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$75
Sat 7/132:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$76
Wed 6/125:10 amSJO - PTY
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$77
Wed 7/32:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop13h 41mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$102
Tue 6/112:04 amSJO - PTY
1 stop17h 41mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$123
Wed 7/2410:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$130
Mon 6/2410:25 amSJO - PTY
1 stop9h 20mAvianca
Deal found 6/4$138
Mon 8/56:10 amSJO - PTY
2 stops9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$143
Fri 6/146:10 amSJO - PTY
2 stops37h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$151

Find flights from Costa Rica to Panama City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Panama City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop9h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/17

1 stop12h 50m

$162

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/16

1 stop4h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop4h 15m

$164

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop4h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 7/9

1 stop4h 15m

$165

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/20

1 stop13h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/23

1 stop4h 10m

$174

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/10

1 stop13h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop8h 35m

$189

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/7

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/13

Nonstop1h 25m

$215

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/3

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/6

Nonstop1h 25m

$216

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/14

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/25

Nonstop1h 25m

$217

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPanama City Tocumen Intl

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/4

1 stop4h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops8h 27m

$322

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Panama City. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica to Panama City by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews
8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

7.5
Good
3,599 reviews
8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City from Costa Rica?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Panama City’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Costa Rica to Panama City for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Costa Rica to Panama City for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Avianca for just $162, but on average you can expect to pay $203.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Costa Rica to Panama City for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Costa Rica to Panama City under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Costa Rica to Panama City is less than $286.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Costa Rica to Panama City for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Costa Rica to Panama City within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Panama City flight route?

  • How many flights depart from Costa Rica to Panama City on average per day?

    8 flight departures from Costa Rica to Panama City per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 50% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Panama City can take about 1h 23m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $162. Airlines will cover a distance of 336 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Before booking your flight to Panama City from Costa Rica, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (90%), Iberia (89%), Air France( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Costa Rica to Panama City? While on average our users pay $681, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $151.

  • What does SJO to PTY mean?

    SJO and PTY are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SJO to PTY refers to a flight route from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Panama City that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Costa Rica to Panama City flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Costa Rica to Panama City with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Costa Rica to Panama City flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Panama City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Panama City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama City offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Costa Rica to Panama City flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Costa Rica to Panama City flight deals updated?

    The Costa Rica to Panama City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Costa Rica to Panama City?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $575). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Panama City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$67Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$122Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$166Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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Hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama City

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57%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
34%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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