Panama City (PTY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Sao Paulo (GRU): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 3,160 miles (5,085 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bogota, Manaus and Brasilia and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PTY to GRU
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PTY to GRU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
What PTY to GRU costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Royal Orchid Plus | 17,500 | 27,500 | $15–60 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 17,500 | 30,000 | $15–60 |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,000 | 67,500 | $15–410 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 29,000 | 57,500 | $15–60 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 | 50,000 | $43–88 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | 35,000 | 50,000 | $15–150 |
PTY to GRU with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Manaus (MAO)Copa Airlines, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Brasilia (BSB)Copa Airlines, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Santa Cruz (VVI)Copa Airlines, then Gol and Boliviana de AviaciónOB
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Copa Airlines, then Azul, Gol and 1 more
- Via Asuncion (ASU)Copa Airlines, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Rio De Janeiro (GIG)Copa Airlines, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Caracas (CCS)Copa Airlines, then Gol
- Via Florianopolis (FLN)Copa Airlines, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Lima (LIM)Copa Airlines, then LATAM Airlines and Sky Airline
- Via Aruba (AUA)Copa Airlines, then Gol
- Via Porto Alegre (POA)Copa Airlines, then Azul, Gol and 1 more
- Via Salvador (SSA)Copa Airlines, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Cordoba (COR)Copa Airlines, then LATAM Airlines
- Via Rosario (ROS)Copa Airlines, then LATAM Airlines
PTY to GRU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to GRU?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Sao Paulo (GRU).
How far is Panama City from Sao Paulo by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and Sao Paulo (GRU) are 3,160 miles (5,085 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PTY to GRU award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does PTY to GRU cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 17,500 miles in economy with Thai Royal Orchid Plus and 27,500 in business with Thai Royal Orchid Plus, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Panama City and Sao Paulo?
The most direct connections are through Bogota (BOG), Manaus (MAO), Brasilia (BSB), Santa Cruz (VVI) and Belo Horizonte (CNF). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Bogota.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.