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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
San José
San José1 stop$669
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$813
San José
San José1 stop$669
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$813
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Price, demand and travel trends for Panama City to Costa Rica flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Panama City to Costa Rica right now?

The cheapest fares from Panama City to Costa Rica on KAYAK in the last week were to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from $669 round-trip, and to Liberia (LIR) from $813 round-trip.

Which airport in Costa Rica is the cheapest to fly to from Panama City?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Costa Rica are:

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) (avg. price $640)
• Liberia (LIR) (avg. price $808)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Panama City to Costa Rica?

Thursday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Panama City to Costa Rica, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 25% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Panama City to Costa Rica?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Costa Rica during the afternoon with average prices of $624. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $765.

Key details for Panama City to Costa Rica flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$393
Beat the crowds with an average 94% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Panama City to San José

Your Panama City to Costa Rica flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Panama City to Costa Rica?

    Fares from Panama City to Costa Rica are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $607 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Panama City to Costa Rica?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Panama City to Costa Rica have ranged from $607 to $847.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Panama City to Costa Rica?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Panama City to Costa Rica. However, Delta offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Panama City to Costa Rica?

    On flights from Panama City to Costa Rica you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Costa Rica?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Costa Rica include:

    • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
    • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
    • Museo de Oro
    • Morazan Park

Your guide to booking Panama City to Costa Rica flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for April when flights are typically cheapest and avoid March when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Thursday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 25% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Panama City. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San José, which is the most popular destination in Costa Rica. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as La Fortuna, Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Panama City to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Panama City to Costa Rica? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8697 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Delta always provides stellar service. I am always impressed and will try my best to travel via Delta if I can afford it.

10.0 ExcellentCharlean, Oct 2026
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Delta always provides stellar service. I am always impressed and will try my best to travel via Delta if I can afford it.

I think in the future I cannot fly anything less than Comfort plus. The seats vary depending on the plane. The people are extremely nice and funny. I try to only fly Delta if I can help it.

Great flight. Thank you for the upgrade to first class.

Everything was great. The only thing that wasn’t was the breakfast calzone which was basically warm bread. It was very tasteless and wasn’t good at all

I usually like delta. However this is my second flight that the wifi does not work

Both legs on the way were smaller planes, each had a mechanical issue causing a delay

Delayed flight. Dirty seats, dirty seat belts with food stuck on it from previous passengers maybe. No one cleaned the seats or flight.

No headphones, forced to sit in another seat that I did not book, had to check my carry on when I boarded the plane I saw backpacks and other non carry on items stuffed in the carry on holder! Horrible experience Wi-Fi did not work either

There was no food, so :( to that one. The flight was delayed by 3 hours. Not Delta's fault. Not the crew's fault. Considering how tired all us passengers were, everything went surprisingly well. The flight crew were very helpful, friendly, and professional. I always fly Delta.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Fine except from Chicago to moline three different gate changes and flight times

The food could have been better and the entertainment could have better movies or streaming.

Fantastic experience once again flying with United! There was great communication from the cockpit and one of the flight attendants went out of her way to get my two little kids some special treats which elevated our travel experience coming home.

Flight attendants need to know their plane. Seated in first row yesterday. The seat had about a 1 inch recline that was not adjustable. I don't appreciate being awakened to raise a seat that can't go any further forward and such a small recline is either irrelevant or the plane needs to be repaired. Not the way to treat any customer and especially the ones who have paid that level of money for the seats.

Flights was great, service and transit support was outstanding - but the food was limited and of poor quality - only a snack on the first hour for 2 hours 1/2 leg. and a light breakfast on the second 4 hour leg.

typical but they have finally enhanced the wifi on some UA flights. Boy, its such a huge improvement

Return flight was perfect. All on time and no hiccups. However, going was another story. I don't blame United for the weather, but I am rather disappointed in its response to my getting stranded in my layover city for the night. United gave me a $20 food voucher. That's it. But besides this policy, the employees were incredibly helpful rerouting me to my final destination in Fort Lauderdale, FL. So overall, 8 out of 10. 10 out of 10 for flight comfort, inflight service and before flight service. 5 out of 10 for layover handling.

The price. Omg $1100. Was crazy and it was not clear on the website.

Delayed too much. 1.5 hrs in the airport and another 1 hr in the runway. Got too late in the night. There was no proper food available.

Did not like the check in guy quibbling over a couple pounds at the luggage weigh in

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