$89+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to PanamaExplore 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 December 12, 2025.
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 December 12, 2025.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $176 (Avianca) |
One-way from | $89 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $208 |
Good round-trip deal | $218 or less |
Good one-way deal | $135 or less |
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San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 1/14
6:08 pm-8:30 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Tue 1/20
7:55 am-8:21 am
Nonstop1h 26m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/8
2:20 pm-4:44 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Mon 1/19
6:46 am-7:06 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/1
8:11 am-10:32 am
Nonstop1h 21m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sun 3/8
7:55 am-8:20 am
Nonstop1h 25m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/2
2:54 pm-5:16 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 2/5
6:46 am-7:06 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 4/3
5:46 am-8:10 am
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 4/9
7:55 am-8:20 am
Nonstop1h 25m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/8
6:08 pm-8:30 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Tue 1/13
8:40 am-9:06 am
Nonstop1h 26m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/10
5:56 pm-8:20 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 1/17
6:46 am-7:06 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 2/1
5:50 am-8:14 am
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Thu 2/5
8:40 am-9:06 am
Nonstop1h 26m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 1/23
5:56 pm-8:20 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Wed 1/28
9:34 am-10:00 am
Nonstop1h 26m
San JoséPanama City
SJO - PTY
SJOPTY
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 1/28
5:50 am-8:14 am
Nonstop1h 24m
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Sat 1/31
6:46 am-7:06 am
Nonstop1h 20m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
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 $87). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 December 12, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Panama in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 61% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
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 December 6, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Panama flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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 December 12, 2025.
The most flights from CR0 to PA0 are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How often are flights from Costa Rica to Panama delayed?
About 4% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Panama have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Panama 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?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 flights?
Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
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 December 12, 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.
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Juan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
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Juan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
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Juan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
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Top 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama
Discover the top 3 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 December 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$154 | Average$217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$170 | Average$201 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$297 | Average$339 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |