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      Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,101. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Panama City.R 3,542 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,542, select.
      Panama City.R 3,556 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,556, select.
      Panama City.R 3,666 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,666, select.
      Panama City.R 3,882 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,882, select.
      Panama City.R 4,167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,167, select.
      Panama City.R 4,362 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,362, select.
      Panama City.R 4,365 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 18 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,365, select.
      Panama City.R 4,400 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,400, select.
      Panama City.R 4,406 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,406, select.
      Panama City.R 4,406 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,406, select.
      Panama City.R 4,406 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,406, select.
      Panama City.R 4,406 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,406, select.
      Panama City.R 4,429 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,429, select.
      Panama City.R 6,011 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jul.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 14 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,011, select.
      Panama City.R 7,047 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,047, select.
      Panama City.R 7,708 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,708, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Aug
      from R 7,764
      Sep
      from R 4,437
      Oct
      from R 3,581
      Nov
      from R 3,568
      Dec
      from R 4,393
      Jan
      from R 4,437
      Feb
      from R 4,432
      Mar
      from R 4,197
      Apr
      from R 4,437
      May
      from R 4,437
      Jun
      from R 4,461
      Jul
      from R 6,054

      Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International

      Azul Airlines
      Copa
      Emirates
      GOL Linhas Aéreas

      Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Panama City Tocumen International.

      Panama City Paitilla

      5km from central Panama City
      Closest
      from R 9,611
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      Balboa

      5km from central Panama City
      from R 5,552
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      Panama City Tocumen International

      18km from central Panama City
      Cheapest
      from R 3,542
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      Rio de Janeiro to Panama City: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 3,568
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time7 hrs, 12 mins
      Most popular airlineCopa
      Average flights per week76

      Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International is R 7,748. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      7 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International.
      Copa, Azul Airlines and Emirates fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International.
      As of August 2026, there are 76 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Panama City Tocumen International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 12 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Panama City Tocumen International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Panama City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Avianca and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Panama City Tocumen International.

      Travelling from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 10 minutes.

      • The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

      • Choose from 18 weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flights. The 01:21 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 11:00.

      • To ensure you get on your GIG to PTY flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • Travelling during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • Copa has direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if you have time.

      • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Copa.

      • Copa ranks as the top on-time carrier for GIG to PTY flights, with 89.86% of services landing as scheduled.

      • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and PTY include:

        • Miami International Airport

        • Bogota Airport

        • Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      • R 3,568 is currently the best price for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,748. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

      • To score cheap tickets from GIG to PTY, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

      • Picking up cheap flights from GIG to PTY is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

      • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • 79% of flights leaving from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport reach their destination on schedule.

      • To reach Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport from central Rio de Janeiro, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.

      • Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GIG:

      Arriving at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City

      • Panama City Tocumen International Airport to the centre of Panama City has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

      • Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

      When to fly to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Panama City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

      • Before locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from GIG to PTY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.