Mesa to Tocumen (AZA–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mesa to Tocumen
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,649 mi 5h 27m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

AZA–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 2,649 miles in approximately 5h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AZA–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AZA to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
273
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tocumen is 2 hours ahead of Mesa.
AZA: MST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mesa, it's 8:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,649 mi / 4,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 27m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required, and immigration may ask for proof of funds ($500 or equivalent). At Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, immigration stamps your passport. Panama also requires an online immigration affidavit filled out at migración.gob.pa within 72 hours before arrival.

The 180-day allowance is generous and makes Panama popular with remote workers and retirees. Panama City's skyline is Central America's most modern, with the Casco Viejo historic quarter contrasting the glass towers of Punta Pacifica. The Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks visitor center is 15 minutes from the city center and lets you watch ships transit. Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast is a laid-back island town. Boquete in the highlands is known for coffee farms and the Quetzal Trail in Volcan Baru National Park.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City run about 3 hours 15 minutes on American Airlines, Copa, and Delta. Houston (IAH) to PTY runs about 4 hours on United and Copa. Copa Airlines uses PTY as its hub with connections across Latin America. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, and Atlanta. Panama uses the US dollar (called the balboa, pegged 1:1). Balboa coins circulate alongside US coins. No currency exchange needed. ATMs dispense US dollars. Card payments work at most businesses. The Panama Metro runs 2 lines from Albrook to the eastern suburbs for $0.35 per ride. Uber operates in Panama City. A taxi across the city costs $3 to $8.

AZA–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mesa to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance2,649 mi / 4,263 km
Flight time5h 27m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AZA to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Mesa Gateway Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 5h 27m. The route covers 2,649 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AZA to PTY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAP, SLC, AUS, LAS, DEN, BWI, CCS, SJU, CVG, BOS, YYC and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 2 hours ahead of Mesa.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AZA to PTY

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from GXA. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AZA to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AZA to PTY ranges from 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,649 miles (4,263 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.