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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM203+1
CM Copa
738
6:20 AM
-05
7:38 AM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM255
CM Copa
7M9
9:25 AM
-05
10:44 AM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM160+1
CM Copa
738
9:45 AM
-05
11:03 AM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM453
CM Copa
738
12:00 PM
-05
1:18 PM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM365+3
CM Copa
738
3:05 PM
-05
4:23 PM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM254
CM Copa
738
6:55 AM
EST T2
8:05 AM
-05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM161
CM Copa
7M9
7:29 AM
EST T2
8:40 AM
-05
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM452
CM Copa
738
9:47 AM
EST T2
11:00 AM
-05
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM304
CM Copa
738
12:52 PM
EST T2
2:05 PM
-05
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM202+3
CM Copa
738
9:47 PM
EST T2
11:00 PM
-05
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cartagena to Tocumen
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 280 mi 1h 18m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

CTG–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 30 738, 7M9 1h18-1h19 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (30 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
4
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
30
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTG to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
555
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 30 16
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 27m
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 18m to 1h 19m.
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 18m to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 30 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 1h 18m to 1h 19m. The route covers 280 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from CTG to PTY. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAQ, FLL, SCL, BGA, BOG, MDE, CLO, MEX, ADZ, YYZ, PEI, LIM, JFK, MIA, SJO, AMS, YUL, ATL, SDQ and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CTG to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTG to PTY ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BAQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Barranquilla (BAQ).