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$115+ Cheap flights from Panama to Costa Rica

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PTY — SJO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/273:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 40mAvianca
Thu 11/2810:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/18$190
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/147:43 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/165:20 pmSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/19$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/301:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/307:50 pmSJO - PTY
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$467

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Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 12/7

1:30 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/7

4:55 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

$190

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/7

7:43 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

5:21 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$191

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/30

5:25 pm-10:17 am

2 stops17h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/2

9:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$424

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/27

1:30 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$115

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/11

7:14 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$245

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/11

7:01 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$287

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/30

2:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$1,026

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Deals found on 11/19

Best time to book a flight from Panama to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Panama to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Panama to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Panama to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 PA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Panama to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama to Costa Rica. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from PA0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

7.0
Good
2,799 reviews
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Panama to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $115 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $247 and American Airlines from $1,026 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Panama to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 3 airlines flying from Panama to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Panama to Costa Rica. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$78Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AviancaCheapest$157Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$165Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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