Guatemala City to Tocumen (GUA–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM407
CM Copa
738
4:24 AM
CST
7:50 AM
EST
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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CM389
CM Copa
7M8
7:09 AM
CST
10:36 AM
EST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM111
CM Copa
738
10:34 AM
CST
2:03 PM
EST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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CM384
CM Copa
738
1:16 PM
CST
4:39 PM
EST
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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CM361
CM Copa
7M8
5:10 PM
CST
8:33 PM
EST
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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CM380
CM Copa
7M8
7:31 AM
EST T2
8:55 AM
CST
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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CM102
CM Copa
738
8:11 AM
EST T2
9:34 AM
CST
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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CM358
CM Copa
738
10:10 AM
EST T2
11:36 AM
CST
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM390
CM Copa
738
6:30 PM
EST T2
7:52 PM
CST
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM496
CM Copa
7M8
9:21 PM
EST T2
10:39 PM
CST
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guatemala City to Tocumen
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 844 mi 2h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

GUA–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 844 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 35 738, 7M8 2h23-2h29 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
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, GUA to PTY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
803
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.

Other ways to reach Tocumen from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric GUA→PTY SAL→PTY SAP→PTY
Distance from GUA 126 mi 184 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 35 35 13
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 2h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m to 2h 29m.

GUA–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time2h 23m to 2h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 2h 23m to 2h 29m. The route covers 844 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from GUA to PTY. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGA, SJO, UIO, MDE, SAL, JFK, EWR, IAD, MIA, BOG, IAH, MEX, LAX, CUN, FLL, ORD, ATL, MCO and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City.
Yes, return flights from PTY to GUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAL, SAP and XPL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 GUA to PTY

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GUA to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to PTY ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL), San Pedro Sula (SAP) and Palmerola (XPL).