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Flight deals from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,986. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,944 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,944, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,962 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,962, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,974 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,974, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,992 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,992, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,006 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,006, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,030 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,030, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,030 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,030, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,097 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,097, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,146 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,146, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,146 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,146, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,146 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,146, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 11,773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,773, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 11,931 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,931, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 12,006 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,006, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 12,025 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,025, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 12,195 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,195, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from R 4,990
Jul
from R 4,928
Aug
from R 4,976
Sep
from R 4,946
Oct
from R 5,080
Nov
from R 4,958
Dec
from R 5,129
Jan
from R 5,014
Feb
from R 5,129
Mar
from R 5,014
Apr
from R 5,129
May
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Direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro

Alternative Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from R 5,649
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from R 4,928
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from R 6,126
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Panama City to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,944
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week148

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

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro is R 9,253. 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 8 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro.
Copa, Azul Airlines and Emirates fly direct from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro.
As of June 2026, there are 74 flights per week flying from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City Tocumen International to Rio de Janeiro is usually September.
If you're flying from Panama City Tocumen International Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from R 9,253.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 8 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Avianca and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

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

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 7 hours 10 minutes.

  • Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of Panama City, where Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located. Rio de Janeiro follows the UTC-3 timezone.

  • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the most traveled route, with 17 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from PTY to GIG is with Copa Airlines at 23:01. Choose the first departure with Copa Airlines at 15:07 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PTY to Rio de Janeiro flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • You can book a direct Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro ticket. Start your trip at PTY and land at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).

  • Copa Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from PTY to Rio de Janeiro, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)

    • Carrasco International Airport (MVD)

  • PTY is around 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to PTY:

  • Panama City Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 88% of the time.

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

  • R 4,944 is currently the best price for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. Return plane tickets start at R 9,253. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To secure cheap flights from PTY to Rio de Janeiro, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • You don't need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from PTY to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • The distance from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.

  • Think about booking a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Booking your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from PTY to Rio de Janeiro can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Once your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • You can expect the trip to take about 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your PTY to Rio de Janeiro flight:

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has touched down. Central Rio de Janeiro is about 27 kilometres from Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.

  • Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Find a hotel close to RRJ and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you have a late PTY to Rio de Janeiro flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options put comfort right within reach:

  • Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro is a smart way to go. Along with better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. January is the most popular month to travel to Rio de Janeiro. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.

  • The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from PTY to Rio de Janeiro around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Rio de Janeiro

  • After booking your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio de Janeiro:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are leading attractions which should feature on every Rio de Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are key highlights.

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