Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Costa Rica from $143

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PTY — SJO
Sep 26 — Oct 31

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 30% on flights from Panama City to Costa Rica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $280. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $338.

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

Flights from Panama City to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Panama City to Costa Rica in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $121.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Panama City to Costa Rica (PTY - CR)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama City to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from Panama City to Costa Rica

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Cheap Avianca flights from Panama City to Costa Rica

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Cheap Panama City to Costa Rica flights in September & October 2023

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Non-stop flights to Costa Rica from Panama City

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One-way flights to Costa Rica from Panama City

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Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/20

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 19m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/13

Nonstop1h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/19

Nonstop1h 21m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/15

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/20

Nonstop1h 19m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/15

Nonstop1h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/19

Nonstop1h 28m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/6

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/10

Nonstop1h 15m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 11/17

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/20

1 stop8h 25m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/1

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/6

1 stop8h 25m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/30

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/1

1 stop8h 25m

Panama City Tocumen IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/7

Nonstop1h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/7

1 stop7h 55m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to Costa Rica have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.3
Good
347 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible turbulencia, favor no exponernos a este tipo de evento. Revisar lo vientos previamente.

Copa Airlines
7.3
Good
347 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.3
Good
347 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible turbulencia, favor no exponernos a este tipo de evento. Revisar lo vientos previamente.

Avianca
6.9
Okay
958 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.3
Good
347 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible turbulencia, favor no exponernos a este tipo de evento. Revisar lo vientos previamente.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Panama City to Costa Rica flights.

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

If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Panama City, you will be flying from Tocumen Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of Panama City.

Can I find flights from Panama City to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Panama City to Costa Rica for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Copa Airlines for just $205, but on average you can expect to pay $268.

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

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Panama City to Costa Rica under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Panama City to Costa Rica is less than $289.

Are there last-minute flights available from Panama City to Costa Rica for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Panama City to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

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

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

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

On average, you can expect to see 6 flights from Panama City to Costa Rica a day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 17% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 83% of flight departures

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

There are many flights that can get you from Panama City to Costa Rica in 1h 26m. Fly via Copa Airlines or Avianca to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 336 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to Costa Rica are KLM (91%), Iberia (90%) and Copa Airlines (89%).

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

While on average a flight from Panama City to Costa Rica is generally $307, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $100. When looking at the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

What does PTY to SJO mean?

PTY stands for Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, while SJO stands for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Tambor Airport (TMU) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 3 airlines flying from Panama City to Costa Rica

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Panama City to Costa Rica choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$65Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$166Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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AviancaCheapest$211Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Panama City to Costa Rica

See what time of day planes typically take off from Panama City to Costa Rica
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
38%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
47%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
14%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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