Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama from £69

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12:40 - 14:55SJO-PTY
1h 15mdirect
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13:30 - 13:45PTY-SJO
1h 15mdirect
£142Avianca
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Sat, 28 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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12:40 - 14:55SJO-PTY
1h 15mdirect
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11:25 - 11:45PTY-SJO
1h 20mdirect
£143Avianca
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Mon, 16 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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12:40 - 14:55SJO-PTY
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11:25 - 11:45PTY-SJO
1h 20mdirect
£144Avianca
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Fri, 19 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
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12:40 - 14:55SJO-PTY
1h 15mdirect
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11:25 - 11:45PTY-SJO
1h 20mdirect
£150Avianca
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Wed, 17 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
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04:08 - 06:33SJO-PTY
1h 25mdirect
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07:55 - 08:19PTY-SJO
1h 24mdirect
£151Copa Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
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09:17 - 19:51SJO-PTY
9h 34m2 stops
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06:46 - 07:06PTY-SJO
1h 20mdirect
£155Copa Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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09:45 - 16:55SJO-PTY
6h 10m1 stop
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11:25 - 11:45PTY-SJO
1h 20mdirect
£155Avianca
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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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12:40 - 14:55SJO-PTY
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15:50 - 23:40PTY-SJO
8h 50m1 stop
£156Avianca
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Fri, 19 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
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04:08 - 06:33SJO-PTY
1h 25mdirect
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08:40 - 09:05PTY-SJO
1h 25mdirect
£158Copa Airlines
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Thu, 18 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
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19:50 - 10:30SJO-PTY
13h 40m1 stop
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07:31 - 16:49PTY-SJO
10h 18m2 stops
£207Multiple Airlines
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Avianca flights from Costa Rica to Panama

Our best Avianca deals on Costa Rica to Panama flight tickets
Avianca
28 Mar
SJO12:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15m
PTY14:55Panama City Tocumen Intl
2 Apr
PTY13:30Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 15m
SJO13:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Avianca
16 Feb
SJO12:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15m
PTY14:55Panama City Tocumen Intl
19 Feb
PTY11:25Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 20m
SJO11:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Avianca
19 Dec
SJO12:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15m
PTY14:55Panama City Tocumen Intl
26 Dec
PTY11:25Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 20m
SJO11:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Copa Airlines flights from Costa Rica to Panama

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Costa Rica to Panama flight tickets
Copa Airlines
4 Dec
SJO04:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 25m
PTY06:33Panama City Tocumen Intl
7 Dec
PTY07:55Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 24m
SJO08:19San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Copa Airlines
19 Jan
SJO09:17San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 34m
2 stops
PTY19:51Panama City Tocumen Intl
24 Jan
PTY06:46Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 20m
SJO07:06San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Copa Airlines
14 Nov
SJO10:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 20m
PTY12:28Panama City Tocumen Intl
17 Nov
PTY07:31Panama City Tocumen Intl
10h 19m
2 stops
SJO16:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
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San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/3

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 2/4

13:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

£142

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/2

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

£143

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/12

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 26/12

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

£144

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/12

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/1

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

£150

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

04:08-06:33

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

Mon 19/1

09:17-19:51

2 stops9h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 24/1

06:46-07:06

Nonstop1h 20m

£155

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/11

09:45-16:55

1 stop6h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 17/11

11:25-11:45

Nonstop1h 20m

£155

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/12

12:40-14:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 26/12

15:50-23:40

1 stop8h 50m

£156

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/12

04:08-06:33

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 26/12

08:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£158

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/12

19:50-10:30

1 stop13h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 26/12

07:31-16:49

2 stops10h 18m

£207

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama?

The cheapest month to fly to Panama from Costa Rica is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £141, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Panama in May, then you should wait until June to fly from Costa Rica, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £142.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Panama?

The cheapest day to depart from Costa Rica to Panama is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as £234. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Panama on Saturday is £502.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Panama?

Flying to Panama from Costa Rica in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £267 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are £686 on average. Flights to Panama from Costa Rica at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Costa Rica to Panama flight route?

Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl for the best Costa Rica - Panama flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Panama?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Panama from Costa Rica when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Panama for around £152 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Panama from Costa Rica for as low as £147 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Costa Rica to Panama flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Costa Rica to Panama flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Costa Rica to Panama flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Costa Rica to Panama

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Panama

1 airport
The fastest flight from Costa Rica to Panama takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Costa Rica to Panama every day.
There is 1 airport near Panama: Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to Panama?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Costa Rica to Panama.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Panama may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Panama. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Costa Rica to Panama?

Best airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama

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AviancaPriceFrom £103Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,470 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom £105Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,562 reviews
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