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JFKGIG via PTY

New York to Rio de Janeiro with a layover in Panama City

JFK–GIG via PTY undercuts most direct fares and layers in 16 hours in Panama City — Casco Viejo and the canal before Ipanema.

$290

avg savings vs direct

16h

layover time

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