Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Panama to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Panama and Rio de Janeiro takes around 7.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Panama and Rio de Janeiro?

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The flight distance between Panama and Rio de Janeiro is 5301 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and Rio de Janeiro?

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Several carriers operate flights between Panama and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Azul, Copa Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Panama?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, Medellín, David, Chiriquí, Cartagena, Bogotá, San José, London, Managua, Cancún, Cali, Chitré, Caracas, Mexico City, Guatemala City, Puerto Vallarta, New York, Belize City, Lima, Barranquilla, Miami.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Panama?

Accepted Answer

Panama is mainly served by Tocumen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International.

Question 7

What airports are near Panama?

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The main airport in Panama is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.

Question 8

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

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The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Panama and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Panama and Rio de Janeiro with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Panama and Rio de Janeiro?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Panama and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Panama and Rio de Janeiro?

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Traveling between Panama and Rio de Janeiro, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Panama?

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There are a number of airports in and around Panama. The main one is Tocumen International and other nearby airports include Chitre Alonso Valderrama

Question 13

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and Rio de Janeiro depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Panama and Rio de Janeiro depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Panama and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£680
Nonstop flights in May	£609 – £801
Most popular airline	Copa Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BRT Transcarioca to Alvorada	40-60 min	single fare	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Premium Bus (Frescão) to Centro/Zona Sul	45-90 min	air-conditioned service	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Taxi (yellow cab)	30-60 min	metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	30-60 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro from Cinelândia (walking distance)	10-20 min	single journey fare	every 5–10 min	quick access to Zona Sul
Taxi (yellow cab)	10-30 min	metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	short trips with luggage
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	10-30 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Copa Airlines	1	---	3	3	3	2	3
Azul	2	2	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Copa Airlines	3	2	2	3	3	4	6
Azul	---	---	1	---	---	---	2
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Sunday 6 flights

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Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Copa Airlines	4	6	5	6	3	6	6
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 36 total	Daily flights: 5.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 08.06	Tue 09.06	Wed 10.06	Thu 11.06	Fri 12.06	Sat 13.06	Sun 14.06
Copa Airlines	5	6	6	6	6	5	6
Azul	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 41 total	Daily flights: 5.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	30°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	21°C
May	26°C	19°C
June	25°C	18°C
July	25°C	17°C
August	25°C	18°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	27°C	20°C
November	27°C	21°C
December	29°C	22°C