Guadalajara to Tocumen (GDL–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,780 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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CM723
CM Copa
738
12:11 AM
CST T1
5:24 AM
EST
4h 13m
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CM778
CM Copa
738
12:12 PM
CST T1
5:25 PM
EST
4h 13m
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CM775
CM Copa
738
7:55 AM
EST T2
11:15 AM
CST
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
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CM721
CM Copa
738
7:25 PM
EST T2
10:47 PM
CST
4h 22m
44%
M T W T F S S
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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
MEX Mexico City 6h 4m AFAMAR → AMCMEK Mexico City (MEX) to Tocumen flights
CUN Cancún 6h 15m AVF9TK → CM Cancún (CUN) to Tocumen flights
NLU Mexico City 7h 6m AMCMCV → M7 Mexico City (NLU) to Tocumen flights
IAH Houston 7h 27m ACF9NZ → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Tocumen flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 47m AVVBY4 → CM Monterrey (MTY) to Tocumen flights
SJD San José del Cabo 7h 49m CMVBY4 → CM San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tocumen flights
MCO Orlando 8h 4m F9Y4 → CM Orlando (MCO) to Tocumen flights
MIA Miami 8h 8m F9Y4 → AACMD5 Miami (MIA) to Tocumen flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 8h 29m Q6 → AVCMIB San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Tocumen flights
BOG Bogota 9h 12m AVVBY4 → AVCMLH Bogota (BOG) to Tocumen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Guadalajara to Tocumen
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,780 mi 4h 13m nonstop +1h ahead

GDL–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,780 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Tocumen (PTY) Tocumen to Guadalajara flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 9 738 4h13 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to PTY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MEX ~6h 4m CUN ~6h 15m NLU ~7h 6m IAH ~7h 27m MTY ~7h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,182
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,780 mi / 2,864 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican 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. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds (at least USD 500 in cash or credit) may be requested at immigration.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GDL–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance1,780 mi / 2,864 km
Flight time4h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take about 4h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,780 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GDL 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 Mexico City Benito Juárez, Cancún and Felipe Ángeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PTY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from PTY to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 GDL to PTY

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GDL to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to PTY is about 4 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,780 miles (2,864 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, Cancún and Felipe Ángeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.