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$88+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama City (PTY)

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3012:40 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sat 12/611:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/25$177
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 12/612:40 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Tue 12/911:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$178
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 11/2912:40 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Wed 12/32:55 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$180
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 12/105:53 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/148:40 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$181
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 12/612:40 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Fri 12/127:50 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$183
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Fri 12/1212:40 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 12/1411:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$185
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Sat 12/202:53 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/267:31 amPTY - SJO
2 stops10h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/26$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:55 amSJO - PTY
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Sun 12/711:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/26$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:40 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Wed 12/32:55 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/26$189
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/136:07 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/206:46 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1212:40 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Tue 12/1611:25 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/26$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/291:10 pmLIR - PTY
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/15:50 pmPTY - LIR
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$669

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Panama City flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Panama City that are best for you.

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

4:09 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/1

7:55 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$181

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/7

5:56 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/9

6:46 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$181

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

4:09 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/23

9:34 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$181

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

5:56 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/19

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$181

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

6:08 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/17

6:46 am-7:06 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$181

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/20

2:53 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/26

7:31 am-4:49 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$186

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/20

11:01 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/23

12:23 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$186

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

4:09 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/23

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$192

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

5:56 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/25

6:46 am-7:06 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$195

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/23

8:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$195

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City (average of $87). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 CR to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Panama City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 79% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Panama City. Price data was last updated on November 25, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Panama City delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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

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

Over the last year, Air France have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

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 November 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica to Panama City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,567 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,567 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,567 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,477 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,567 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Panama City. 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 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.

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

    Flights from Costa Rica to Panama City Tocumen Intl have been viewed 63 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Panama City can take about 1h 24m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $181. Airlines will cover a distance of 335 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 (92%), Avianca (91%), Iberia( 89%).

  • 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 $506, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $90. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $181.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City (average of $87). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 Costa Rica to Panama City

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$170Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$172Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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