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$298+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — GIG
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in June or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:46 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/315:10 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/26$578
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/13:16 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/69:55 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$604
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:50 pmPTY - GIG
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Fri 11/77:30 amGIG - PTY
1 stop11h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$612
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/242:55 amPTY - GIG
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/28:45 amGIG - PTY
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$620
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:55 pmPTY - GIG
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Fri 11/77:30 amGIG - PTY
1 stop11h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$627
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/252:55 amPTY - GIG
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/33:55 pmGIG - PTY
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$634
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:16 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/249:55 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$641
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/223:16 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/281:30 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$657
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:16 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/149:55 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$659

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$540
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$298
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$604 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/12

10:49 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop7h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

10:10 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop7h 08m

$555

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/22

6:49 pm-4:05 am

Nonstop7h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/29

10:10 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop7h 08m

$555

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/2

10:49 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop7h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/7

10:10 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop7h 08m

$555

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 3/1

3:16 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/7

1:40 am-6:49 am

Nonstop7h 09m

$571

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/15

10:46 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop7h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/30

1:30 am-6:46 am

Nonstop7h 16m

$591

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/23

3:13 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

5:10 am-10:13 am

Nonstop7h 03m

$594

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/17

3:13 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

10:10 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop7h 08m

$594

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/21

3:13 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/26

5:10 am-10:13 am

Nonstop7h 03m

$594

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/22

3:13 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/28

10:10 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop7h 08m

$594

Panama CityRio de Janeiro

PTY - GIG

PTYGIG

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/1

3:16 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/6

9:55 am-3:19 pm

Nonstop7h 24m

$604

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Panama City-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Panama City-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $196). Flying from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 PTY to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    For a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, you will be flying from Tocumen Intl. Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Tocumen Intl is the only Panama City airport and it handles 5 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Panama City Tocumen Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport can take about 7h 16m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $555. The distance from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is about 3288 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $360 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at $462. You may be able to fly from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copa Airlines (95%), Azul (95%) and GOL (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is generally $702, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $267. When looking at the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), you can expect to pay $540 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $196). Flying from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$360Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$462Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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