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Flight deals from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 1,926. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,031 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,031, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,101 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,101, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,101 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,101, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,101 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,101, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,101 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,101, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,167 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,167, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,169 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,169, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,171 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,171, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,171 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,171, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,172 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,172, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,176, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 1,245 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,245, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 2,285 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,285, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 2,289 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,289, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 2,774 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,774, select.
Rio de Janeiro.ر.ق.‏ 2,781 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,781, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Panama City 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 to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from ر.ق.‏ 1,245
May
from ر.ق.‏ 1,176
Jun
from ر.ق.‏ 1,031
Jul
from ر.ق.‏ 1,169
Aug
from ر.ق.‏ 1,101
Sep
from ر.ق.‏ 1,101
Oct
from ر.ق.‏ 1,101
Nov
from ر.ق.‏ 1,167
Dec
from ر.ق.‏ 1,171
Jan
from ر.ق.‏ 1,101
Feb
from ر.ق.‏ 1,171
Mar
from ر.ق.‏ 1,172

Direct flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro

Alternative Panama City to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Panama City 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 ر.ق.‏ 1,254
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from ر.ق.‏ 1,031
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from ر.ق.‏ 1,324
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Panama City to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 1,031
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time7 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from Panama City 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 to Rio de Janeiro is ر.ق.‏ 1,919. 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 7 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro.
Copa, Emirates and Azul Airlines fly direct from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro.
As of April 2026, there are 62 flights per week flying from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro is usually June.
If you're flying from Panama City, 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 ر.ق.‏ 1,919.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 7 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 April, the average temperature is usually around 24°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro is Copa .

Travelling from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's main airports.

  • Disembark at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the primary gateway of Rio De Janeiro.

  • The average length of a direct Panama City to Rio De Janeiro flight is 7 hours 5 minutes.

  • Rio De Janeiro is two hours ahead of Panama City and observes the UTC-3 timezone.

  • The busiest route for flights from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). There are 17 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PTY to GIG is the 15:07 Copa Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 23:01 with Copa Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your Panama City to Rio De Janeiro flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro

  • Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Panama City to Rio De Janeiro flights.

  • April is the best month for scoring a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Save money on your Panama City to Rio De Janeiro flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Set off from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) on a nonstop flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. From PTY, you can travel directly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).

  • Look out for deals with Copa Airlines. This carrier offers direct Panama City to Rio De Janeiro plane tickets from PTY.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Panama City to Rio De Janeiro flights departing from Tocumen International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)

    • Carrasco International Airport (MVD)

  • The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Tocumen International Airport:

  • Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY reach their destination on time.

Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)

  • Break up your Panama City to Rio De Janeiro flight with a stop at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). A major stopover between Panama Pacifico Airport and Rio De Janeiro, it's a good opportunity to take a moment to relax.

  • BLB is about 11 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro:

  • Flights from Panama Pacifico Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 87% of them arriving as expected.

Arriving in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Central Rio De Janeiro is located around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.

  • The trip will take approximately 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Foco, Localiza and Movida.

  • Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro has arrived. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to get to by car.

  • The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Ready to get into the driver's seat? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without worrying about how to get to where you're going.

  • If you're looking for a specific make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Reserve your ride from RRJ a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.

  • When booking your Panama City to Rio De Janeiro tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the major attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Copacabana Beach.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its top attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro

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