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$118+ 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama City

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 June 21, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 10/227:45 pm
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Fri 10/234:25 am
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop12h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/16$229
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/237:45 pm
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Fri 7/2411:25 am
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/19$232
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 7/207:45 pm
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Tue 7/213:50 pm
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop17h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 6/20$233
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/1812:40 pm
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Thu 7/2311:25 am
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/19$243
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 6/2412:40 pm
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sat 6/2710:10 am
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/20$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/2312:40 pm
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Thu 10/2911:25 am
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/18$245
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/147:45 pm
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Fri 8/214:25 am
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/20$246
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 6/193:10 pm
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop9h 45m
Avianca
Sun 6/215:30 am
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/18$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 9/2012:40 pm
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 9/274:25 am
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/18$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 9/255:05 am
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop4h 25m
Avianca
Tue 9/295:55 pm
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/18$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 9/169:55 am
LIR
-
PTY
1 stop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2410:34 am
PTY
-
LIR
1 stop3h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$658
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 7/56:00 pm
LIR
-
PTY
1 stop25h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/127:55 am
PTY
-
LIR
1 stop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$663

Find 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 June 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(Avianca)

One-way from

$118
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 June 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Panama City that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/6

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/9

10:40 am-11:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

8:12 am-10:37 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/16

1:27 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

5:45 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/31

8:40 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/25

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/4

6:46 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/16

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/25

7:55 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/20

8:40 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/5

11:55 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

5:37 am-8:03 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 11/15

6:34 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/19

8:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/22

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/16

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/30

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City (average of $191). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 June 21, 2026.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

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 June 21, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

About 3% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Panama City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 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 Sunday 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, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 June 20, 2026.

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

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 June 21, 2026.
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
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,534 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

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 31 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 25m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $264. 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: Air France (98%), Copa Airlines (96%), Iberia( 96%).

  • 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 $602, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $244.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City (average of $191). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$139Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$142Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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