Costa Rica

$253+ Cheap flights from Panama to Costa Rica

PTY — SJO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Panama to Costa Rica

Tue 11/1010:05 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Tue 11/107:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/9$264
Thu 11/194:10 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Sun 11/229:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 11/8$281
Fri 11/132:30 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Sat 11/141:55 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 11/7$282
Fri 11/2710:05 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Tue 12/15:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 11/4$283
Thu 12/245:30 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Mon 12/285:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 11/5$285
Thu 12/245:30 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Sun 12/277:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/5$286
Wed 11/112:30 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Sun 11/155:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 11/9$293
Sun 11/294:10 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Tue 12/81:55 am -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 11/6$294
Fri 11/136:10 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Mon 11/163:10 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/9$295
Tue 12/225:30 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Tue 12/297:45 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/6$296
Tue 11/242:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Mon 11/305:15 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 11/5$297
Tue 12/12:30 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 12/21:50 am -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 11/7$298

Find flight deals from Panama to Costa Rica

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(Avianca)

One-way from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$261

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$262 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Panama City Tocumen Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Panama to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Panama to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Panama to Costa Rica.
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Bocas del ToroSan José

BOC Bocas Del Toro - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOCSJO

Bocas Del Toro

Fri 1/15

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$253

Bocas del ToroSan José

BOC Bocas Del Toro - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOCSJO

Bocas Del Toro

Thu 12/17

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$256

Bocas del ToroSan José

BOC Bocas Del Toro - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOCSJO

Bocas Del Toro

Thu 2/25

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$258

Bocas del ToroSan José

BOC Bocas Del Toro - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOCSJO

Bocas Del Toro

Fri 12/18

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

Bocas del ToroSan José

BOC Bocas Del Toro - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BOCSJO

Bocas Del Toro

Fri 3/12

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/16

10:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/8

5:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$263

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/24

6:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$265

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/14

8:40 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Panama CitySan José

PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 2/3

1:28 pm-1:53 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

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Best time to book a flight from Panama to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Panama with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama to Costa Rica

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to Costa Rica (average of $213). Flying from Panama to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama to Costa Rica in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 64% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Panama to Costa Rica

The most flights from PA0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How often are flights from Panama to Costa Rica delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Panama and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Panama to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Panama to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama to Costa Rica?

The price you pay for your flight from Panama to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Panama to Costa Rica?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Panama to Costa Rica, such as Copa Airlines and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from Panama to Costa Rica can take about 1h 05m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $513. Panama and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 141 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $110 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $124 and SANSA from $185 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to Costa Rica (average of $213). Flying from Panama to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 2 airlines flying from Panama to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$94Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$154Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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