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Panama City.£304 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Mon, 4 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £304, select.
Panama City.£320 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Panama City.£320 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Panama City.£320 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Panama City.£320 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Panama City.£320 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Panama City.£320 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Mon, 28 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Panama City.£320 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Panama City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo to Panama City flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Sao Paulo to Panama City: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£304
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week234

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Panama City: Panama City Paitilla, Balboa and Panama City Tocumen International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City is £304. 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 2 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo to Panama City.
Copa, Azul Airlines and Emirates fly direct from Sao Paulo to Panama City.
As of June 2025, there are 117 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo to Panama City.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Panama City is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Sao Paulo, the cheapest airport near Panama City is Panama City Tocumen International – which is 11.1 miles away from the centre of Panama City. We've found flights into this airport from £304.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Panama City on Monday, 28 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 2 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 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.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Panama City, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is October, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Panama City is Avianca. And the cheapest airline that flies to Balboa Airport is Copa.

Travelling from Sao Paulo to Panama City: what you need to know

  • Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the main airports in Sao Paulo.

  • When working out where to land in Panama City, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the primary gateways.

  • The average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Panama City flight is 7 hours.

  • The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Sao Paulo.

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 35 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City is with Copa Airlines at 11:35. Choose the first GRU to PTY departure with Copa Airlines at 01:25 to make the most of your arrival in Panama City.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your Sao Paulo to Panama City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City

  • Score cheap Sao Paulo to Panama City flights by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • September is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Sao Paulo to Panama City. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Or sort your Sao Paulo to Panama City flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City, you can depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Fly from GRU to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in one seamless journey.

  • Be on the lookout for deals with Copa Airlines. This airline offers direct Sao Paulo to Panama City plane tickets out of GRU.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Sao Paulo to Panama City flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)

    • Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)

  • Located around 13 miles from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:

  • 75.54% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.

Viracopos Airport (VCP)

  • You can get to VCP from central Sao Paulo in about 1 hour 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 3 hours 25 minutes to cover the 50 miles or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City, kick back in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.02%.

Arriving in Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 miles away.

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

  • Reserve a hotel near PTY if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and discover more of Panama City and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

  • Central Panama City is around 1 mile from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). Once your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.

  • After your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City, kick back at a hotel near BLB. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Thrifty, Avis and Alamo make collecting a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Snap up a deal by booking your ride from PAC three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)

  • Travel to the centre after your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City has touched down. Central Panama City is about 7 miles from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to get to by car.

  • Whether you're after a mini for a solo trip or a spacious SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for you. Check out the types of wheels available here from suppliers such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.

  • Enjoy a payoff when you plan ahead. Book your ride from BLB one week before your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City for the most affordable rates.

Best time to go to Panama City

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City, while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Panama City based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to Panama City ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Panama City

  • Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are essential stops on your Panama City itinerary.

Explore more of Panama

  • San Miguelito is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Panama City. Around 4 miles to the north, its top attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.

  • Around 7 miles north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. Start your sightseeing at Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.

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