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How much do flights to Panama City cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £68 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £134 |
Average round-trip | £155 |
Nonstop flights in February | £68 – £222 |
Most popular airline | Copa Airlines |
Getting from Panama City's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Metro connection.
From Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-60 min | $30-$35 (fixed rate to city center) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with luggage | |
30-60 min | $18-$30 (varies by demand and route) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | budget-conscious travelers | |
60-90 min | $0.25-$1.25 (requires Metro card) | every 15-30 min (traffic dependent) | lowest cost option | |
45-75 min | $0.35 (requires feeder bus to station) | every 5-10 min (traffic dependent) | avoiding traffic | |
30-60 min | $40-$70 (pre-booked; price per vehicle) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or families | |
30-60 min | $35-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration |
From Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-20 min | $5-$10 (metered or negotiated) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | quick city access | |
15-30 min | $0.35 (short walk to station) | every 5-10 min | fast and affordable |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Traffic in Panama City can be heavy, especially during rush hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM). Allow extra time.
- The Metro requires a rechargeable Metro card, available at stations. Cash is not accepted on Metro or Metrobus.
- Official airport taxis have fixed rates displayed at the taxi stand. Negotiate before boarding unofficial taxis.
- Uber operates legally in Panama and picks up from designated areas at Tocumen Airport.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Panama City
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Panama in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 9 | 8 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 19 total | Daily flights: 2.71 average | Most flights: Saturday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 43 total | Daily flights: 6.14 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 50 total | Daily flights: 7.14 average | Most flights: Wednesday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 58 total | Daily flights: 8.29 average | Most flights: Tuesday 9 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San José to Panama
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Wingo airlines | RPB | P5 | Yes |
| Sansa Air | LRS | RZ | Yes |
| AirPanama | PST | 7P | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Panama
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 28°C | 23°C |
| February | 29°C | 23°C |
| March | 29°C | 23°C |
| April | 30°C | 24°C |
| May | 29°C | 25°C |
| June | 29°C | 25°C |
| July | 29°C | 24°C |
| August | 28°C | 24°C |
| September | 28°C | 24°C |
| October | 28°C | 24°C |
| November | 27°C | 23°C |
| December | 28°C | 23°C |
14 day forecast
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