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$215+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — PTY
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 August or March, 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$497
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$215
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$488

Good round-trip deal

$392 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/221:30 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 10mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/273:15 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$497
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/291:45 amGIG - PTY
1 stop17h 10mAvianca
Thu 11/65:55 pmPTY - GIG
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$498
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/71:30 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 15mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/126:47 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$512
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/171:30 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 15mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/233:16 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$522
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/291:45 amGIG - PTY
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/52:55 amPTY - GIG
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$526
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/110:05 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 26mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/810:52 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$535
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/151:30 amGIG - PTY
Nonstop7h 15mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/2410:46 pmPTY - GIG
Nonstop7h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$537
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:30 amGIG - PTY
1 stop27h 20mAvianca
Thu 11/62:55 amPTY - GIG
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$538
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/301:45 amGIG - PTY
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/79:45 amPTY - GIG
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$547

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 September 16, 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

1:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop7h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/27

3:15 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop7h 10m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/30

1:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop7h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 11/7

3:16 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 14m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/26

1:40 am-6:49 am

Nonstop7h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/11

10:49 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop7h 11m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/8

9:55 am-3:19 pm

Nonstop7h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/12

3:16 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 14m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/20

5:05 am-10:12 am

Nonstop7h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/27

10:47 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop7h 08m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

1:40 am-6:49 am

Nonstop7h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/25

3:16 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 14m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/28

1:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop7h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/5

3:16 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 14m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

10:10 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop7h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/17

10:49 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop7h 11m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/14

10:05 am-3:29 pm

Nonstop7h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 10/21

3:15 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop7h 10m

$497

Rio de JaneiroPanama City

GIG - PTY

GIGPTY

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

1:30 am-6:46 am

Nonstop7h 16m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/15

3:16 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop7h 14m

$497

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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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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 September 12, 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 September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from RIO to PTY are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City?

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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City 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
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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 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 8 flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tocumen Intl per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City in about 7h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Panama City is about 3288 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($428), offers the cheapest pricing from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City. Copa Airlines is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: Emirates (94%), Azul (93%), GOL (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $223. While the most popular route (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl) can be booked for $544 on average, our data indicates $824 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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Top airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$428Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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