Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama from £90

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
10 Jun — 17 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama

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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 11 May 2026.

Thu 14/512:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 17/511:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 8/5£174
Thu 4/612:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 7/617:55
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop15h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 9/5£182
Fri 12/618:19
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Mon 15/606:46
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 9/5£183
Wed 13/512:40
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Wed 20/504:25
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/5£184
Fri 29/518:01
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 19m
Copa Airlines
Tue 2/621:21
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 11/5£186
Thu 14/518:01
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 19m
Copa Airlines
Tue 19/516:25
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/5£188
Sun 24/501:40
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Fri 29/505:30
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop4h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 10/5£194
Fri 15/518:01
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 19m
Copa Airlines
Fri 22/506:46
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/5£195
Sat 27/604:10
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 23m
Copa Airlines
Sat 27/610:40
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£197

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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£182

One-way from

£90

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£158

Good round-trip deal

£208 or less

Good one-way deal

£97 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/6-7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 23m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Panama.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Panama.

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Cheapest return flight

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/6

17:57-20:20

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 15/6

10:40-11:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£183

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/6

08:47-11:10

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 16/6

07:55-08:21

Nonstop1h 26m

£183
Fastest return journey

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/6

17:57-20:20

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 21/6

06:46-07:09

Nonstop1h 23m

£183

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

17:57-20:20

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/6

06:46-07:09

Nonstop1h 23m

£183

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

18:19-20:42

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 15/6

10:40-11:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£183

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/7

17:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/7

10:40-11:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£183

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

18:19-20:42

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 14/6

06:46-07:09

Nonstop1h 23m

£183

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/6

17:57-20:20

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 19/6

10:40-11:06

Nonstop1h 26m

£183

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

17:57-20:20

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/6

16:25-16:51

Nonstop1h 26m

£183
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

18:19-20:42

Nonstop1h 23m

£90

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Costa Rica to Panama, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of £137). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in March is currently the most expensive (average of £151). 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 11 May 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 in the evening.

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 11 May 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to PA0 are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 91 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 Sunday 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 3% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Panama. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Panama flight route?

  • 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 23m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 335 mi between Costa Rica and Panama. All flights are typically direct.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £60. Users have also found prices from £61 and £115 on Copa Airlines 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of £137). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in March is currently the most expensive (average of £151). 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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