Managua to Tocumen (MGA–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM710
CM Copa
738
3:15 AM
CST
5:53 AM
EST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM105
CM Copa
7M9
2:05 PM
CST
4:44 PM
EST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM106
CM Copa
7M9
12:23 PM
EST T2
1:06 PM
CST
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM712
CM Copa
73G
9:26 PM
EST T2
10:11 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Managua to Tocumen
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 507 mi 1h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

MGA–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MGA–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 14 738, 7M9 1h38-1h39 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (14 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, MGA to PTY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
281
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 Managua

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric MGA→PTY XPL→PTY SJO→PTY
Distance from MGA 183 mi 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 14 14 70
Flight time 1h 38m 2h 5m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
507 mi / 816 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 1h 39m.

MGA–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 816 km
Flight time1h 38m to 1h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 1h 39m. The route covers 507 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MGA to PTY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCO, SAL, SJO, GUA, MIA, MEX, YUL, IAH and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Managua.
Yes, return flights from PTY to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XPL and SJO. 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 MGA to PTY

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MGA to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to PTY ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerola (XPL) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).