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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Panama from £83

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PTY
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult

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 6 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£168

One-way from

£83

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£167

Good round-trip deal

£139 or less

Good one-way deal

£95 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 28/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 48m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 33m total
  • Costa Rica to Panama
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight 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 6 March 2025.

Fri 28/305:51SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sun 30/307:43PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/3£168
Thu 20/310:15SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sat 22/303:19PTY - SJO
1 stop11h 51mAvianca
Deal found 5/3£170
Thu 1/512:44SJO - PTY
1 stop14h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/522:55PTY - SJO
1 stop13h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3£911

Find flights from Costa Rica to Panama within your budget

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 6 March 2025.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Panama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/3

05:51-08:15

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/3

07:43-08:07

Nonstop1h 24m

£168

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

16:55-01:00

1 stop7h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 23/3

15:40-18:55

1 stop4h 15m

£170

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/5

12:44-04:05

1 stop14h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 12/5

22:55-11:38

1 stop13h 43m

£911

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/4

09:17-19:50

2 stops9h 33m

£83

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/3

19:50-10:25

1 stop13h 35m

£87

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Deals found on 6/3

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Panama

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Costa Rica to Panama including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of £763). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,051). 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 6 March 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 61% 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 26 May 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Panama flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

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 6 March 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to PA0 are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Rainfall in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama ranges from 10.0 - 340.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 340.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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 6 March 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,655 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,341 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

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?

    This flight path from Costa Rica to Panama was viewed by 25 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Panama (average of £763). Flying from Costa Rica to Panama in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,051). 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 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Panama

Discover the top 3 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 6 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest£61Average£117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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AviancaCheapest£105Average£163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest£108Average£169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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