A cyclist rides through a park with a view of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. — flights from Panama City to Rio de Janeiro
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Flights from Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro

Nonstop flights from Tocumen (PTY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) take about 7h 7m (5,295 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $921 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Rio De Janeiro

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A cyclist rides through a park with a view of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. — arriving in Rio De Janeiro

Airport transfer

GIG → Rio de Janeiro, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Panama →5 lounges at Panama AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresGIG to Rio de Janeiro: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Rio De Janeiro →80 drop-off points

Things to book in Rio De Janeiro

All 8 things to do in Rio de Janeiro →
Christ the Redeemer (statue)from €42.85
Christ the Redeemer 4.1 · 138 Tiqets reviews
from €42.85
Corcovado Train 4.1 · 138 Tiqets reviews
Maracanã Stadiumfrom €33.03
Maracanã Stadium 4.4 · 36 Tiqets reviews
Sugarloaf Mountainfrom €74.09
Sugarloaf Mountain 3.8 · 16 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro

Carriers on PTY–GIG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $921 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $430. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$96224 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines$454 · 2 stops24 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$92122 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines$430 · 2 stops22 Jan 2027
Jun 2027$9711 Jun 2027 · Copa Airlines$452 · 2 stops1 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $430 for January 2027, $452 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro flights

How long is the flight from Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro?
A nonstop flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 7h 7m, covering 5,295 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Tocumen from Rio De Janeiro by air?
The great-circle distance between Tocumen International Airport and Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 5,295 km (3,290 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PTY–GIG route include Copa Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PTY–GIG was $921 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 22 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $430 one-way, against $454 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $430 with 2 stops against $921 nonstop, a saving of $491. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Tocumen to Rio De Janeiro?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Rio De Janeiro visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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