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$103+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Costa Rica (CR0) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$174
(Avianca)

One-way from

$103
(Trip.com)

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:10 amSJO - PTY
2 stops7h 35mAvianca
Wed 5/73:20 amPTY - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$174
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1010:56 amSJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/117:10 amPTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/21$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/171:20 pmLIR - PTY
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/243:20 pmPTY - LIR
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/177:50 amLIR - PTY
1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/2010:55 pmPTY - LIR
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,328

Find flights from Costa Rica to Panama City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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 January 21, 2025.

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San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

6:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/7

3:20 am-10:05 am

2 stops7h 45m

$174

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/10

10:56 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/11

7:10 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$211

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

Mon 2/17

1:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/24

3:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$604

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

Mon 3/17

7:50 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/20

10:55 pm-10:44 am

1 stop12h 49m

$1,328

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$103

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/17

4:09 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$105

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

Fri 3/7

6:40 pm-11:09 am

1 stop15h 29m

$289

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/16

5:30 am-4:30 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$348

LiberiaPanama City

LIR - PTY

LIRPTY

Liberia

Tue 4/1

3:25 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$900

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Deals found on 1/21

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Panama City

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Panama City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama City

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to PTY are scheduled on a Tuesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 0.4 - 13.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama City when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Panama City by month

Plan your trip to Panama City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Avianca and Copa Airlines from Costa Rica to Panama City by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
6.9
Okay
2,579 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Tocumen Intl (PTY) to Panama City’s city center.

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

    Flights from Costa Rica to Panama City Tocumen Intl have been viewed 78 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Panama City are Avianca ($103), Copa Airlines ($105), and United Airlines ($900).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Before booking your flight to Panama City from Costa Rica, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (90%), Air France (90%), Avianca Costa Rica( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Panama City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Costa Rica to Panama City? While on average our users pay $749, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl), is priced around $211.

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

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

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

    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 City.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama City (average of $478). Flying from Costa Rica 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 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Panama City. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$78Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AviancaCheapest$135Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$143Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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