PTY - GIG

$266 Find Cheap Flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$490
Overall average: $488
Avianca
Thu 5/7Sat 5/9
PTY - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$555
Typical prices: $519-$600
Copa Airlines
Sat 4/18Sat 5/2
PTY - GIG • Non-stop
Top airlines
Avianca
Cheapest • from $537 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 9% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (PTY-GIG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9
Avianca Logo
9:55 am - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
12h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 10:10 am
GIG
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PTY
10h 40m
1 stop
$490Avianca
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 am - 12:40 am
PTY
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GIG
19h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 2:00 pm
GIG
-
PTY
14h 15m
1 stop
$513Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 5
Avianca Logo
5:25 pm - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
29h 00m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 12:10 am
GIG
-
PTY
24h 40m
1 stop
$520Avianca
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Avianca Logo
9:55 am - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
12h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 10:10 am
GIG
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PTY
10h 40m
1 stop
$522Avianca
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, May 1
Avianca Logo
9:55 am - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
12h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 8:55 am
GIG
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PTY
9h 25m
1 stop
$536Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
Avianca Logo
11:05 am - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
11h 20m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 4:30 pm
GIG
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PTY
17h 00m
1 stop
$537Avianca
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
24h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 4:30 pm
GIG
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PTY
11h 05m
1 stop
$543Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
Avianca Logo
2:55 pm - 6:25 am
PTY
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GIG
13h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:45 am - 4:55 pm
GIG
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PTY
17h 10m
1 stop
$552Avianca
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
Copa Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
7h 03mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 6:43 am
GIG
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PTY
7h 13mnonstop
$555Copa Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 12:25 am
PTY
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GIG
29h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 12:10 am
GIG
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PTY
16h 30m
2 stops
$561Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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 Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost $488 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $679 and $593 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $555, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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 the flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$266
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro

When to book flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Panama City to Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $266 for a one-way ticket and $490 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Panama City and Rio de Janeiro?

    A passport is required to fly from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Panama City to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Panama City and Rio de Janeiro.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are nonstop flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $563 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $435 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Panama City to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Panama City with another airline. Booking your flights between Panama City and GIG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Rio de Janeiro from Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $776 or less one-way and $555 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl? 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 1560 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

6.0 GoodIrma, Jan 2026
PTY - MIA
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A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

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.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

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

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

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