São Paulo to Tocumen (GRU–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,160 miles in approximately 6h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines Also: AD, EK, G3 | 42 | 7M9 | 6h56-6h58 | – | Star Alliance | AD, EK, G3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · PTY: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Tocumen.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Copa Airlines. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to PTY is about 6 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,160 miles (5,086 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 140 return, totaling 266 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado, Tancredo Neves and Eduardo Gomes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.