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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama from £64

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 January 2026.

Mon 16/209:45
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop6h 10m
Avianca
Thu 19/215:50
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1£129
Thu 12/309:45
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop6h 10m
Avianca
Thu 19/317:50
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1£138
Tue 3/204:09
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Sat 7/207:55
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£142
Fri 13/209:17
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 34m
Copa Airlines
Tue 17/209:34
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£146
Mon 16/209:17
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 34m
Copa Airlines
Thu 19/212:23
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£149
Fri 13/310:08
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 20m
Copa Airlines
Sun 15/306:46
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£150
Wed 3/612:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Wed 17/611:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1£152
Wed 11/204:09
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/207:31
PTY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/1£153
Fri 13/310:08
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 20m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/312:23
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£154
Mon 10/809:17
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 38m
Copa Airlines
Fri 28/807:24
PTY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£157
Sat 4/404:09
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Fri 10/406:46
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£158

Find 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£129

One-way from

£64

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£152

Good round-trip deal

£207 or less

Good one-way deal

£114 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 16/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 50m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 10/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 21m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
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Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

09:45-16:55

1 stop6h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/3

17:50-00:15

1 stop7h 25m

£138

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

17:51-20:15

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/3

07:55-08:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

18:08-20:30

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 28/2

13:28-13:53

Nonstop1h 25m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

04:09-06:33

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 10/2

06:46-07:06

Nonstop1h 20m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

05:50-08:14

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/3

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

10:08-12:28

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/2

08:40-09:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

05:50-08:14

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 27/2

13:28-13:53

Nonstop1h 25m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/2

17:51-20:15

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 13/3

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

10:08-12:28

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/3

06:46-07:05

Nonstop1h 19m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

10:08-12:28

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/3

06:46-07:05

Nonstop1h 19m

£142

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama

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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 £64). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in February is currently the most expensive (average of £127). 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 27 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Panama in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 64% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Costa Rica to Panama. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Panama flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday 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 27 January 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to PA0 are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 93 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?

Wednesday 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 past year, Copa Airlines 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 27 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines from Costa Rica to Panama. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

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 11 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?

    There are many flights that can get you from Costa Rica to Panama in 1h 24m. Fly via Avianca or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 335 mi between Costa Rica and Panama. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £59. Users have also found prices from £60 and £115 on Avianca and SANSA, respectively.

  • 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 holiday 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 £64). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in February is currently the most expensive (average of £127). 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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Copa AirlinesCheapest£115Average£131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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