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$81+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 mayo 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$81
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$211

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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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 mayo 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 5/234:45 pmSJO - PTY
1 stop6h 25mAvianca
sáb. 5/243:20 amPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$169
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
jue. 5/88:09 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
lun. 5/126:34 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/309:17 amSJO - PTY
2 stops9h 33mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/171:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/2210:15 amLIR - PTY
1 stop5h 37mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/269:34 amPTY - LIR
1 stop4h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/103:25 pmLIR - PTY
1 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines
jue. 6/1910:55 pmPTY - LIR
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,077
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1212:45 pmLIR - PTY
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
vie. 6/133:20 pmPTY - LIR
2 stops45h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,106

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Panama City that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Panama City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 5/23

4:45 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

sáb. 5/24

3:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 00m

$169

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/12

5:52 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

vie. 5/16

3:57 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$174

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/24

2:37 pm-10:25 am

2 stops18h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

vie. 5/30

3:25 am-9:20 am

1 stop6h 55m

$320

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

jue. 5/22

10:15 am-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

lun. 5/26

9:34 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$470

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

mar. 6/10

3:25 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop23h 47m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

jue. 6/19

10:55 pm-10:44 am

1 stop12h 49m

$1,077

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

jue. 6/12

12:45 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

vie. 6/13

3:20 pm-11:24 am

2 stops45h 04m

$1,106

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 5/18

1:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

$81

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/6

5:52 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$83

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 5/22

8:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops10h 50m

$210

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

mié. 7/16

10:15 am-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$213

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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 $478). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 mayo 1, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight at noon.

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 October 27, 2024.

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 mayo 1, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to PTY are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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 mayo 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

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 68 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Panama City are Avianca ($81), Copa Airlines ($83), and United Airlines ($874).

  • 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: Turkish Airlines (95%), Iberia (95%), Air Europa( 94%).

  • 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 $811, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $83. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $179.

  • 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 $478). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$78Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AviancaCheapest$135Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$141Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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