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$155+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — PTY
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City Tocumen Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Panama City (PTY). 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$385
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$532

Good round-trip deal

$613 or less

Good one-way deal

$300 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/71:30 amGIG - PTY
1 stop9h 25mAvianca
jue. 5/159:50 amPTY - GIG
1 stop12h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$351
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. 5/84:55 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 27mCopa Airlines
jue. 5/153:14 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$385
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/61:30 amGIG - PTY
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/133:20 amPTY - GIG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$550
This GOL 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/151:45 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 06mGOL
lun. 1/53:13 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mGOL
Deal found 4/30$623
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/75:30 pmGIG - PTY
2 stops14h 33mAzul
sáb. 5/103:55 pmPTY - GIG
2 stops15h 05mAzul
Deal found 4/30$1,496
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/99:55 pmGIG - PTY
2 stops23h 31mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/154:00 pmPTY - GIG
2 stops39h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,302

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Panama City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 5/12

4:55 am-10:22 am

Nonstop7h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

lun. 5/19

3:14 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop7h 01m

$385

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 5/12

1:21 am-6:48 am

Nonstop7h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mar. 5/20

10:59 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop7h 01m

$750

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 6/14

9:05 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

sáb. 6/21

10:29 pm-8:15 am

2 stops31h 46m

$2,378

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 5/16

7:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$155

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 5/16

5:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops33h 10m

$345

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/15

1:21 am-6:48 am

Nonstop7h 27m

$574

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/14

9:05 pm-6:13 am

3 stops35h 08m

$1,196

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Deals found on 4/30

Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City

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 Rio de Janeiro to Panama City in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Rio de Janeiro-Panama City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Panama City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Panama City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Panama City 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 Rio de Janeiro-Panama City 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 Rio de Janeiro to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 RIO to PTY?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro 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 RIO to PTY are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
1,415 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
1,415 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,068 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
1,415 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Panama City from Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying to Tocumen Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of Panama City. There are 3 flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tocumen Intl per day from 1 airline.

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

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($385), GOL ($750), and United Airlines ($2,378) offers the cheapest pricing from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City. Copa Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City are Avianca ($155), Copa Airlines ($574), and United Airlines ($1,196).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City on time: Azul (96%), Emirates (96%), GOL (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $217. While the most popular route (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl) can be booked for $351 on average our data indicates $1,143 when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to Panama City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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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Copa AirlinesCheapest$428Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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