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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama from £68

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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 7 November 2025.

Sat 8/1112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 9/1111:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 5/11£136
Mon 22/1212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 29/1211:25PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/11£137
Fri 26/1214:19SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11£151
Fri 14/1112:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 16/1102:55PTY - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 5/11£152
Sun 14/1212:40SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 21/1219:50PTY - SJO
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/11£154
Thu 13/1104:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 21/1108:40PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11£155
Thu 18/1204:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 21/1206:46PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/11£159
Fri 7/1114:53SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 23mCopa Airlines
Fri 7/1121:28PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/11£160
Fri 7/1109:17SJO - PTY
1 stop6h 27mCopa Airlines
Fri 14/1107:31PTY - SJO
2 stops10h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11£163
Thu 6/1104:08SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 25mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/1112:18PTY - SJO
1 stop5h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11£163

Cheap 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£136

One-way from

£68

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£150

Good one-way deal

£131 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 16/2-19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 17/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Panama that are best for you.

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Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

17:56-20:20

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 16/1

06:46-07:06

Nonstop1h 20m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/1

04:09-06:33

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 24/1

06:46-07:06

Nonstop1h 20m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

08:11-10:32

Nonstop1h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/1

08:40-09:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/12

17:53-20:18

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 23/12

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/12

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 24/12

09:34-09:59

Nonstop1h 25m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 29/12

08:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/12

06:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/12

07:55-08:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/12

06:46-07:10

Nonstop1h 24m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/12

17:53-20:18

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 29/12

08:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£151

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/1

04:09-06:33

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 26/1

08:40-09:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£151

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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 £66). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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 7 November 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 60% 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 7 November 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to PA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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 7 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca 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
1,563 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sept 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sept 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sept 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

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 15 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 Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 335 mi between Costa Rica and Panama. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 £66). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama

Discover the top 2 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£103Average£146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest£105Average£136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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