Santa Cruz (VVI) to Panama City (PTY) flights

An economy award from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 17,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Thai Royal Orchid Plus charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 2,154 miles (3,466 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bogota, Lima and Salta and more.
How many miles VVI to PTY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $43–88 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $40–85 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 22,500 | $15–410 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 29,000 | $15–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $59.80–104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $15–150 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 40,000 | $15–60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from VVI to PTY
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book VVI to PTY 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
VVI to PTY with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way




- Via Lima (LIM)LATAM Airlines and Boliviana de Aviación, then Copa Airlines
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- Via Salta (SLA)Boliviana de Aviación, then Copa AirlinesOB

- Via Asuncion (ASU)Silk Way Airlines and Boliviana de Aviación, then Copa AirlinesZPOB

- Via Santiago (SCL)LATAM Airlines and Boliviana de Aviación, then Copa Airlines
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- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)Gol and Boliviana de Aviación, then Copa Airlines
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VVI to PTY: common questions
How many miles does VVI to PTY cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (20,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (20,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from VVI to PTY?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Panama City (PTY).
How far is Santa Cruz from Panama City by plane?
Santa Cruz (VVI) and Panama City (PTY) are 2,154 miles (3,466 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book VVI to PTY 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.
Where can I connect between Santa Cruz and Panama City?
The most direct connections are through Bogota (BOG), Lima (LIM), Salta (SLA), Asuncion (ASU) and Santiago (SCL). On 1 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.





