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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Panama

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Panama to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Panama?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Panama from Costa Rica found in the last 72 hours was to Panama City, at £146 return. The most popular route is San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £146.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica to Panama?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Costa Rica to Panama, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Costa Rica to Panama is May, when tickets cost £137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £159 and £154 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Panama, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Costa Rica to Panama, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Panama?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama is Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY), with an average flight price of £202.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Costa Rica to Panama

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£64
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from San José to Panama City

FAQs for booking flights from Costa Rica to Panama

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Costa Rica to Panama?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Costa Rica to Panama.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Costa Rica to Panama?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Costa Rica to Panama is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Costa Rica to Panama?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Costa Rica to Panama with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Costa Rica to Panama?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Costa Rica to Panama up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Panama?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Panama is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £238. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are £659 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Panama?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £284 on average. Morning departures are around 30% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £610.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Costa Rica to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Costa Rica to Panama? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1558 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

4.0 OkayPaul, Jan 2026
LIM - PTY
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Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Panama

Cabin classes available on flights to Panama. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Panama
Business Class flights to Panamafrom £1,133
Premium Economy Class flights to Panama
Economy class flights to Panamafrom £146