Cartagena to Tocumen (CTG–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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280 mi airlines charter/private 31/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM203+1
CM Copa
738
6:20 AM
-05
7:39 AM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM255
CM Copa
738
9:25 AM
-05
10:45 AM
EST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM160+1
CM Copa
7M9
9:45 AM
-05
11:04 AM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM453
CM Copa
738
12:00 PM
-05
1:19 PM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM365+3
CM Copa
738
3:05 PM
-05
4:24 PM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM254
CM Copa
738
6:49 AM
EST T2
8:05 AM
-05
1h 16m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM161
CM Copa
738
7:24 AM
EST T2
8:40 AM
-05
1h 16m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM452
CM Copa
738
9:44 AM
EST T2
11:00 AM
-05
1h 16m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM304
CM Copa
738
12:49 PM
EST T2
2:05 PM
-05
1h 16m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM202+3
CM Copa
738
9:46 PM
EST T2
11:00 PM
-05
1h 14m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDE Medellín 3h 31m AVJAP5 CMKL Medellín (MDE) to Tocumen flights
PEI Pereira 3h 59m AVJA CM Pereira (PEI) to Tocumen flights
BOG Bogota 4h ACARAV AVCMLH Bogota (BOG) to Tocumen flights
CLO Cali 4h 24m AVJALA CM Cali (CLO) to Tocumen flights
ADZ San Andrés 5h 20m LAP5 CM San Andrés (ADZ) to Tocumen flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 6h 50m AV AVCMIB San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Tocumen flights
MIA Miami 6h 53m AA AACMD5 Miami (MIA) to Tocumen flights
LIM Lima 12h 45m JALA CMKL Lima (LIM) to Tocumen flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 8m AMWS AMCMEK Mexico City (MEX) to Tocumen flights
BGA Bucaramanga 14h 8m AVP5 CMKL Bucaramanga (BGA) to Tocumen flights
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Cartagena to Tocumen
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 280 mi 1h 19m nonstop

CTG–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTG–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 31 738, 7M9 1h19-1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTG to PTY direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTG to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
516
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.

Other ways to reach Tocumen from Cartagena

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric CTG→PTY BAQ→PTY
Distance from CTG 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 31 15
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 26m
Airports within 200 miles of CTG with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tocumen is 0 hours the same as Cartagena.
CTG: -05 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cartagena, it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
280 mi / 451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds (US $500 or equivalent). No advance authorization is required.

CTG–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cartagena to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance280 mi / 451 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights31 out / 31 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTG to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 280 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CTG to PTY: Copa Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jose Maria Córdova, Matecaña and El Dorado.
Yes, return flights from PTY to CTG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BAQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CTG to PTY

Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CTG to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTG to PTY is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jose Maria Córdova, Matecaña and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Barranquilla (BAQ).