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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama from £178

SJO — PTY
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Panama

Wed 4/1101:50 -
1 stop6h 20m
Sun 8/1105:30 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 25/10£183
Mon 9/1109:30 -
1 stop6h 45m
Wed 11/1102:30 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 30/10£184
Fri 6/1117:15 -
1 stop7h 05m
Sun 8/1105:30 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 30/10£192
Sun 27/1219:45 -
1 stop5h 25m
Thu 14/116:10 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 27/10£193
Fri 30/1014:48 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Tue 3/1113:28 -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 29/10£194
Wed 9/1217:53 -
Nonstop1h 27m
Wed 16/1213:28 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 25/10£195
Tue 15/1201:55 -
1 stop12h 20m
Wed 16/1218:10 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 27/10£196
Fri 20/1118:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 23/1110:34 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 30/10£198
Fri 13/1118:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sat 21/1110:34 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 29/10£202
Sat 31/1014:48 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sat 7/1108:40 -
Nonstop1h 27m
Deal found 27/10£206
Thu 29/1017:55 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 5/1107:55 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 27/10£214

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Panama

Round-trip from

£183

One-way from

£178

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£196

Good round-trip deal

£245 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/12-16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 40m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 7/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/12

09:30-17:15

1 stop6h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£178

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/2

01:50-17:15

1 stop14h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£178

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

01:50-09:10

1 stop6h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£178

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/12

19:45-02:10

1 stop5h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£180

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

17:52-20:20

Nonstop1h 28m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186
Fastest return journey

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/3

01:58-04:16

Nonstop1h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/11

18:10-20:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

05:34-08:03

Nonstop1h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/12

08:46-11:09

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

San JoséPanama City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/12

17:53-20:20

Nonstop1h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of £145). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in July is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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?

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 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Panama

The most flights from CR0 to PA0 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 (1 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 95 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?

Monday 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.

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 48 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 day to fly from Costa Rica to Panama?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

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
1,554 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

BOS - PTY

Arrived in Panama 🇵🇦 city, and had connection to next flight, flight was delayed alreadyand they lost my bag, I have no clothes and still cannot locate my bag ot give me information. Im in meddelin, Colombia and cannot believe they cannot locate my luggage? They sent me a email for apologizing, but where is my luggage? I was in business class, and the service of contacting me is horrible.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

BOS - PTY

Arrived in Panama 🇵🇦 city, and had connection to next flight, flight was delayed alreadyand they lost my bag, I have no clothes and still cannot locate my bag ot give me information. Im in meddelin, Colombia and cannot believe they cannot locate my luggage? They sent me a email for apologizing, but where is my luggage? I was in business class, and the service of contacting me is horrible.

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Costa Rica to Panama was viewed by 27 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 29m. 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 £61. Users have also found prices from £67 and £128 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of £145). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in July is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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 airline flying from Costa Rica to Panama

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest£141Average£204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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