Mexico City to Tocumen (MEX–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,498 mi airlines 55/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM149
CM Copa
738
1:20 AM
CST T1
5:54 AM
EST
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM857
CM Copa
7M8
2:00 AM
CST TT1
6:41 AM
EST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4750
EK Emirates
7M8
5:55 AM
CST T1
10:34 AM
EST
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM195
CM Copa
7M8
5:55 AM
CST T1
10:34 AM
EST
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM464
AM Aeromexi
E90
8:55 AM
CST T2
1:45 PM
EST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM137
CM Copa
738
9:18 AM
CST T1
1:49 PM
EST
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM121
CM Copa
738
1:10 PM
CST T1
5:48 PM
EST
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM135
CM Copa
738
3:30 PM
CST T1
8:13 PM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM120
CM Copa
738
9:21 AM
EST T2
12:10 PM
CST
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4766
EK Emirates
738
9:22 AM
EST T2
12:10 PM
CST
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4769
EK Emirates
738
11:41 AM
EST T2
2:30 PM
CST
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM136
CM Copa
738
11:41 AM
EST T2
2:30 PM
CST
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM465
AM Aeromexi
E90
2:51 PM
EST T1
5:45 PM
CST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM138
CM Copa
7M8
4:23 PM
EST T2
7:20 PM
CST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM866
CM Copa
7M8
7:08 PM
EST T2
10:05 PM
CST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM188
CM Copa
738
7:08 PM
EST T2
10:05 PM
CST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM194
CM Copa
7M8
10:09 PM
EST T2
12:50 AM+1
CST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM858
CM Copa
738
10:10 PM
EST T2
1:00 AM+1
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Tocumen
3 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 1,498 mi 3h 31m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

MEX–PTY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Aeromexico and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,498 miles in approximately 3h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 41 738, 7M8 3h31-3h43 Star Alliance
AM Aeromexico 7 E90 3h50 SkyTeam
EK Emirates 7 7M8 3h39
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM, EK
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (41 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 13%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to PTY direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,916
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
+1h
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m to 3h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds (at least USD 500 in cash or credit) may be requested at immigration.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Flight time3h 31m to 3h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights55 out / 64 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 3h 31m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,498 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Emirates.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from MEX to PTY. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, RDU, CVG, SDQ, SAP, YYZ, BOG, SAL, MDE, GDL, CUN, MTY, SJO, ORD, EWR, TPA, DEN, IAD, MIA, LAX, LAS, LIM, GUA, CLO, SFO, IAH, HAV, EZE, CTG, JFK, ATL, MCO, BOS, SJD, SCL, PUJ, MAD, YYC, YUL, GRU, AMS, FRA and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from PTY to MEX 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 MEX to PTY

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Emirates. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to PTY ranges from 3 hours 31 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.