Newark to Tocumen (EWR–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EWR–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,208 miles in approximately 5h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM | 14 | B39M | 5h09-5h22 | Star Alliance | CM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tocumen from Newark
| Metric | EWR→PTY | TEB→PTY | JFK→PTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | – | 47 |
| Flight time | 5h 9m | 4h 17m | 5h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · PTY: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
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.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
EWR–PTY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to PTY
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
EWR to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to PTY ranges from 5 hours 9 minutes to 5 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,208 miles (3,553 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and New York (JFK).