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$90+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$188
(Avianca)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$203

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 10/273:45 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$188
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1710:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sat 9/201:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$189
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:00 amSJO - PTY
1 stop12h 55mAvianca
Sun 11/163:45 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$192
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.
Sun 11/304:08 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/58:40 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$193
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/1510:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 9/221:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$197
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 9/299:17 amSJO - PTY
2 stops9h 33mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/37:55 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$198
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Tue 9/231:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$199
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1910:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Fri 10/241:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$202
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 11/194:08 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/277:55 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$203
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 10/272:55 amPTY - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$204
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 10/66:10 pmSJO - DAV
1 stop13h 48mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/99:44 amDAV - SJO
1 stop5h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$342
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.
Thu 11/204:08 amSJO - DAV
1 stop4h 02mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/249:53 amDAV - SJO
1 stop5h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$352

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Panama 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 Costa Rica to Panama that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Panama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/28

6:07 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/2

8:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$193

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

5:55 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/20

12:18 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$198

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/17

7:09 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$203

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/11

12:55 pm-1:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$203

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/9

7:55 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$209

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/15

8:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$209

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/15

9:34 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$209

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/6

9:34 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$209

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/30

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 12/6

8:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$209

San JoséDavid

SJO - DAV

SJODAV

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

5:55 pm-8:58 am

1 stop14h 03m

David Enrique Malek

Thu 10/9

9:44 am-9:51 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$342

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama 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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of $478). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama 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 PA?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama. 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 Costa Rica to Panama in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Panama. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Panama 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama. 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 CR0 to PA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica to Panama 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
1,531 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

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
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

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

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

    This flight path from Costa Rica to Panama was viewed by 66 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from Costa Rica to Panama in about 1h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Costa Rica to Panama is about 335 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Panama that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Panama flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Panama?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Panama?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of $478). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama 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 4 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Panama. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$84Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AviancaCheapest$135Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$140Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SANSACheapest$297Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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