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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to Panama

Cheapest return flight prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Panama City
1h 15mNonstop
from £178per person
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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?

The cheapest ticket to Panama from Costa Rica found in the last 5 days was to Panama City, at £318 return. The most popular route is San José (SJO) to Panama City (PTY) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £318.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Costa Rica to Panama is February, when tickets cost £72 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £100 and £99 respectively.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama is generally at night, when retur flights cost £288 on average. Morning departures are around 7% 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 £382.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Costa Rica to Panama, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 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 £193.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Costa Rica to Panama

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£91
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower 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 Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as £245. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are £428 on average.

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 1541 reviews
6.9Entertainment
6.9Food
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

I always enjoy flying with Copa. Adequate legroom and comfortable seating with fantastic entertainment options.

10.0 ExcellentTisagh, Sept 2026
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I always enjoy flying with Copa. Adequate legroom and comfortable seating with fantastic entertainment options.

It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

Problems with a missmatch between sits in checkin versus real location on the airplane

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

I had to run from the end of terminal one to the end of terminal two to make the connecting flight....probably a kilometer. No electric carts were available. I'm 76 and literally had to run to make the connection at the last minute. The connecting time was absolutely unrealistic. When Last Call was announced, I tried to get other Copa gate staff to call Gate 221 to let them know I was on my way, but they said no. I came within 1 minute of missing the flight.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

Just a minor inconvinient with weather delay! but not Copa's fault

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