Travelling from Sao Paulo to Panama City: what you need to know
Start your travel planning 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.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's major gateways.
The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City is 7 hours 3 minutes. Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City 2 hours behind Sao Paulo.
With 44 flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City with Copa Airlines at 01:25. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from GRU to PTY is with Copa Airlines at 11:35.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You don't need a visa for Panama if you hold a passport from Brazil and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before reserving your cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Set out from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) on a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City. From GRU, you can land directly at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City jetting out of GRU.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City, check out these options when departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in about 3 hours and 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 97 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City:
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PTY if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 6 minutes by car. Central Panama City is approximately 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
The journey will take roughly 24 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable stays to call home for the night near PAC. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Panama City is C$336. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$645. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City by booking 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo to Panama City is September. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Best time to go to Panama City
June is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City. To escape the crowds, go to Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Panama City sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Panama City, check out our selection of hotels including:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just two of the major attractions to add to your Panama City travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cinta Costera.
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