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

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280 mi airlines 32/wk
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CM203
CM Copa
738
6:25 AM
-05
7:42 AM
EST
1h 17m
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CM255
CM Copa
738
9:22 AM
-05
10:44 AM
EST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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CM160
CM Copa
738
9:42 AM
-05
11:04 AM
EST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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CM453
CM Copa
738
12:10 PM
-05
1:26 PM
EST
1h 16m
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CM365
CM Copa
738
3:02 PM
-05
4:24 PM
EST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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CM254
CM Copa
738
6:55 AM
EST T2
8:06 AM
-05
1h 11m
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CM161
CM Copa
738
7:30 AM
EST T2
8:41 AM
-05
1h 11m
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CM452
CM Copa
738
9:46 AM
EST T2
11:00 AM
-05
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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CM304
CM Copa
738
12:49 PM
EST T2
2:04 PM
-05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Cartagena to Tocumen
1 carrier, 32 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 280 mi 1h 16m nonstop 18 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 16m. Beyond nonstop, 18 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 32 738 1h16-1h22 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (32 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
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTG to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
656
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 32 13
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 23m
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 16m to 1h 22m.
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 16m to 1h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights32 out / 24 return
1-stop connections18 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 16m to 1h 22m. The route covers 280 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from CTG to PTY. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCL, BOG, MDE, PEI, JFK, CLO, MIA, MEX, SDQ, LIM, SJO, YUL, AMS, ADZ, YYZ, ATL, FLL 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 32 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 16 minutes to 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via SCL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Barranquilla (BAQ).