São Paulo to Tocumen (GRU–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,160 mi airlines 77/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM841
CM Copa
7M9
1:30 AM
-03 T3
6:15 AM
EST
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM758
CM Copa
7M9
1:40 AM
-03 T3
6:24 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36900
G3 GOL
7M9
1:40 AM
-03 T3
6:24 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7566
AD Azul
7M9
3:10 AM
-03 T3
7:54 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4760
EK Emirates
7M9
3:10 AM
-03 T3
7:54 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM702
CM Copa
7M9
3:10 AM
-03 T3
7:54 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36902
G3 GOL
7M9
3:10 AM
-03 T3
7:54 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM744
CM Copa
7M9
5:25 AM
-03 T3
10:12 AM
EST
6h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7564
AD Azul
7M9
11:10 AM
-03 T3
4:01 PM
EST
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4758
EK Emirates
7M9
11:10 AM
-03 T3
4:01 PM
EST
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM700
CM Copa
7M9
11:10 AM
-03 T3
4:01 PM
EST
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7565
AD Azul
7M9
11:50 AM
EST T2
8:50 PM
-03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4755
EK Emirates
7M9
11:50 AM
EST T2
8:50 PM
-03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM701
CM Copa
7M9
11:50 AM
EST T2
8:50 PM
-03
7h
M T W T F S S
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AD7569
AD Azul
7M9
3:12 PM
EST T2
12:10 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM725
CM Copa
7M9
3:12 PM
EST T2
12:10 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4761
EK Emirates
7M9
3:12 PM
EST T2
12:10 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7574
AD Azul
7M9
3:16 PM
EST T2
12:15 AM+1
-03
6h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4765
EK Emirates
7M9
3:16 PM
EST T2
12:15 AM+1
-03
6h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM800
CM Copa
7M9
3:16 PM
EST T2
12:15 AM+1
-03
6h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM743
CM Copa
7M9
7:25 PM
EST T2
4:00 AM+1
-03
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36907
G3 GOL
7M9
9:31 PM
EST T2
6:30 AM+1
-03
6h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM759
CM Copa
7M9
9:31 PM
EST T2
6:30 AM+1
-03
6h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Tocumen
4 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 3,160 mi 6h 44m nonstop -2h behind 39 1-stop hubs

GRU–PTY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Azul and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,160 miles in approximately 6h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 35 7M9 6h44-6h51 Star Alliance
AD Azul 14 7M9 6h44-6h51
EK Emirates 14 7M9 6h44-6h51
G3 GOL 14 7M9 6h44
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AD, CM, EK, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + EK + G3 (42 flights/wk, 55%)
Star Alliance: CM (35 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to PTY direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
84
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,486
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tocumen is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
3,160 mi / 5,086 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 44m to 6h 51m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Passport must be valid at the time of entry with at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for the stay are required. Overstaying incurs fines and a possible entry ban.

Getting to GRU

CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.

GRU–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance3,160 mi / 5,086 km
Flight time6h 44m to 6h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights77 out / 84 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 6h 44m to 6h 51m. The route covers 3,160 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from GRU to PTY. The return direction has about 84 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROS, PUJ, UIO, BOG, YYZ, CNF, FLN, YUL, MAO, POA, IAH, BOS, LIM, ORD, EZE, AUA, GIG, MDZ, EWR, BSB, SCL, SSA, COR, CCS, MIA, MVD, IAD, VVI, ASU, ATL, MAD, MEX, CDG, MCO, JFK, LAX, IST, FRA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from PTY to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRU to PTY

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRU to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to PTY ranges from 6 hours 44 minutes to 6 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,160 miles (5,086 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ROS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.