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

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3,160 mi airlines 98/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AD7570cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
1:25 AM
-03 T3
6:11 AM
EST
6h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4751cs
EK Emirates
7M9
1:25 AM
-03 T3
6:11 AM
EST
6h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM758+3
CM Copa
7M9
1:30 AM
-03 T3
6:26 AM
EST
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36900cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
1:30 AM
-03 T3
6:26 AM
EST
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM841
CM Copa
7M9
2:00 AM
-03 T3
6:56 AM
EST
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36902cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
3:15 AM
-03 T3
8:11 AM
EST
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7566cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
3:15 AM
-03 T3
8:01 AM
EST
6h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4760cs
EK Emirates
7M9
3:15 AM
-03 T3
8:01 AM
EST
6h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM702+3
CM Copa
7M9
3:15 AM
-03 T3
8:11 AM
EST
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM744
CM Copa
7M9
5:25 AM
-03 T3
10:23 AM
EST
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM700+4
CM Copa
7M9
11:10 AM
-03 T3
4:08 PM
EST
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36906cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
11:10 AM
-03 T3
4:08 PM
EST
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7564cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
11:10 AM
-03 T3
4:01 PM
EST
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4758cs
EK Emirates
7M9
11:10 AM
-03 T3
4:01 PM
EST
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7565cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
11:49 AM
EST T2
8:50 PM
-03
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4755cs
EK Emirates
7M9
11:49 AM
EST T2
8:50 PM
-03
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM701+3
CM Copa
7M9
12:00 PM
EST T2
8:50 PM
-03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36901cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
12:00 PM
EST T2
8:50 PM
-03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4761cs
EK Emirates
7M9
3:12 PM
EST T2
12:10 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7569cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
3:12 PM
EST T2
12:10 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM725+3
CM Copa
7M9
3:20 PM
EST T2
12:10 AM+1
-03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36903cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
3:20 PM
EST T2
12:10 AM+1
-03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36937cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
3:30 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM800+3
CM Copa
7M9
3:30 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7574cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
3:32 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4765cs
EK Emirates
7M9
3:32 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM743
CM Copa
7M9
6:52 PM
EST T2
3:50 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7571cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
8:57 PM
EST T2
5:55 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4763cs
EK Emirates
7M9
8:57 PM
EST T2
5:55 AM+1
-03
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM759+4
CM Copa
7M9
9:40 PM
EST T2
6:30 AM+1
-03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36907cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
9:40 PM
EST T2
6:30 AM+1
-03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Tocumen
1 carrier, 98 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 3,160 mi 6h 46m nonstop -2h behind 40 1-stop hubs

GRU–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,160 miles in approximately 6h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 40 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 Also: AD, EK, G3 35 7M9 6h56-6h58 Star Alliance AD, EK, G3
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AD, CM, EK, G3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (35 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, GRU to PTY direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
119
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,432
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 46m to 6h 58m.
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 46m to 6h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights98 out / 119 return
1-stop connections40 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 46m to 6h 58m. The route covers 3,160 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from GRU to PTY. The return direction has about 119 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAO, ATL, PUJ, ORD, YYZ, FLN, BOG, POA, CNF, SLC, YUL, LIM, SSA, IAH, EZE, GIG, VVI, SCL, BSB, MDZ, COR, CCS, UIO, MIA, EWR, AUA, IAD, FRA, JFK, ROS, MVD, MEX, ASU, CDG, MAD, BOS, MCO, LAX, IST 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.
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 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 98 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 46 minutes to 6 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,160 miles (5,086 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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