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

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1,498 mi airlines charter/private 67/wk
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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM863
CM Copa
738
12:25 AM
CST T1
5:08 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM149+1
CM Copa
7M8
1:20 AM
CST T1
6:01 AM
EST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4754cs
EK Emirates
7M8
1:20 AM
CST T1
6:01 AM
EST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM857
CM Copa
7M8
2:10 AM
CST T1
6:53 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM195+1
CM Copa
7M8
5:50 AM
CST T1
10:33 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4750cs
EK Emirates
7M8
5:50 AM
CST T1
10:33 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM464
AM Aeromexi
E90
9:00 AM
CST T2
2:00 PM
EST
4h
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM137
CM Copa
738
9:50 AM
CST T1
2:36 PM
EST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM121
CM Copa
738
1:10 PM
CST T1
5:56 PM
EST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM135
CM Copa
738
3:30 PM
CST T1
8:16 PM
EST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM120+1
CM Copa
738
9:24 AM
EST T2
12:10 PM
CST
3h 46m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4766cs
EK Emirates
738
9:24 AM
EST T2
12:10 PM
CST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM136+1
CM Copa
738
11:46 AM
EST T2
2:30 PM
CST
3h 44m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4769cs
EK Emirates
738
11:46 AM
EST T2
2:30 PM
CST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM465
AM Aeromexi
E90
3:00 PM
EST T1
6:00 PM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM138
CM Copa
7M8
4:05 PM
EST T2
7:05 PM
CST
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM188
CM Copa
738
7:05 PM
EST T2
10:05 PM
CST
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM866
CM Copa
738
7:06 PM
EST T2
10:06 PM
CST
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM194
CM Copa
7M8
9:28 PM
EST T2
12:15 AM+1
CST
3h 47m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM858
CM Copa
7M8
10:05 PM
EST T2
1:00 AM+1
CST
3h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
GUA Guatemala City 5h 19m AMQ6Y4 CMIBKL Guatemala City (GUA) to Tocumen flights
CUN Cancún 5h 59m AFAMAR CM Cancún (CUN) to Tocumen flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 6h 2m AMAVLA AVCMIB San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Tocumen flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 26m AFAMAR CM Guadalajara (GDL) to Tocumen flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 6h 28m ACAMAV AVCMIB San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Tocumen flights
MGA Managua 6h 37m AM CMKLUX Managua (MGA) to Tocumen flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 59m AFAMAR CM Monterrey (MTY) to Tocumen flights
BOG Bogota 7h 5m AMARAV AVCMLH Bogota (BOG) to Tocumen flights
SAP San Pedro Sula 7h 10m AM CMIBKL San Pedro Sula (SAP) to Tocumen flights
MIA Miami 7h 29m AAAMAR AACMD5 Miami (MIA) to Tocumen flights
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Mexico City to Tocumen
2 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,498 mi 3h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

MEX–PTY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,498 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: EK 46 738, 7M8 3h41-3h46 Star Alliance EK
AM Aeromexico 7 E90 4h SkyTeam
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 (46 flights/wk, 87%)
SkyTeam: AM (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
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,842
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 Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric MEX→PTY NLU→PTY
Distance from MEX 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 67 1
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Tocumen International Airport.

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 43m gate to gate.
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 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights67 out / 67 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,498 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEX to PTY: Copa Airlines and Aeromexico.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include La Aurora, Cancún and Juan Santamaría.
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.
Nearby alternatives include NLU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MEX to PTY

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to PTY is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via La Aurora, Cancún and Juan Santamaría. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU).