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$139+ Cheap flights from Panama to Costa Rica

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama to Costa Rica

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Priceline)

One-way from

$139
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$232

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/83:40 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Wed 4/910:15 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 2/21$211
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/1412:30 pmPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/179:17 amSJO - PTY
1 stop6h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/22$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/243:19 amPTY - SJO
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2911:30 amSJO - PTY
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 9/233:15 pmPTY - SJO
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/97:55 amSJO - PTY
1 stop9h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,369

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama to Costa Rica 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 February 23, 2025.

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Panama

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/8

8:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

11:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$211

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/14

12:30 pm-12:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

9:17 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$230

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/24

3:19 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/29

11:30 am-9:10 pm

3 stops32h 40m

$563

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/15

3:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 00m

$139

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/7

12:45 pm-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$159

Panama CitySan José

PTY - SJO

PTYSJO

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/14

8:05 pm-7:21 am

2 stops12h 16m

$281

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 February 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Panama to Costa Rica at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Panama to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Panama to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 23, 2025.

The most flights from PA0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 February 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,500 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,500 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,500 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,425 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,500 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Panama to Costa Rica have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

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

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  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$78Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AviancaCheapest$157Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$163Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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