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Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro to Panama City 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 Rio de Janeiro and Panama City.

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City may depart from several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). Flights usually arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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
• GOL: 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $501 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $558 for nonstop.

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

Most connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City pass through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Rio de Janeiro to Panama City route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $517 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $632, a difference of $115. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro to Panama City flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Panama City are Avenida Balboa, Panama City Centre and Multiplaza Pacific. These are among the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 am and lands at 8:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 5:44 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 39% above the route average of $556. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City takes 7h 14m, covering 3,295 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 $489 to $2,442. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $341, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

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

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Avis
· Europcar
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City range from $512 to $654, with an average of $556 over the past 12 months. Anything below $512 counts as a good deal.