Orlando to Tocumen (MCO–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCO–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,343 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines | 49 | 738, 7M8, 7M9, B38M | 3h28 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tocumen from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→PTY | TPA→PTY |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 15 |
| Flight time | 3h 28m | 2h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · PTY: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
US passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required, and immigration may ask for proof of funds ($500 or equivalent). At Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, immigration stamps your passport. Panama also requires an online immigration affidavit filled out at migración.gob.pa within 72 hours before arrival.
The 180-day allowance is generous and makes Panama popular with remote workers and retirees. Panama City's skyline is Central America's most modern, with the Casco Viejo historic quarter contrasting the glass towers of Punta Pacifica. The Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks visitor center is 15 minutes from the city center and lets you watch ships transit. Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast is a laid-back island town. Boquete in the highlands is known for coffee farms and the Quetzal Trail in Volcan Baru National Park.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City run about 3 hours 15 minutes on American Airlines, Copa, and Delta. Houston (IAH) to PTY runs about 4 hours on United and Copa. Copa Airlines uses PTY as its hub with connections across Latin America. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, and Atlanta. Panama uses the US dollar (called the balboa, pegged 1:1). Balboa coins circulate alongside US coins. No currency exchange needed. ATMs dispense US dollars. Card payments work at most businesses. The Panama Metro runs 2 lines from Albrook to the eastern suburbs for $0.35 per ride. Uber operates in Panama City. A taxi across the city costs $3 to $8.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
MCO–PTY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to PTY
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to PTY ranges from 3 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,343 miles (2,162 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA).