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Among airlines operating Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

Flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $544 round-trip via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU), compared to $630 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $85–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Connecting flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 100% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 0% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $590 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $626, a difference of $36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and morning flights for 1%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 3:18 pm and lands at 10:27 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:54 pm and lands at 6:03 am.

The flight takes about 7h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $604. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 7h 09m, covering 3,288 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $596 to $2,531. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $514, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 46m, compared with 11h 40m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Panama City (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $555 to $694, with an average of $604 over the past 12 months. Anything below $555 counts as a good deal.