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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM710
CM Copa
738
3:15 AM
CST
5:53 AM
EST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM105+4
CM Copa
7M9
1:49 PM
CST
4:27 PM
EST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2810cs
UX Air Europa
7M9
1:49 PM
CST
4:27 PM
EST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3024cs
KL KLM
7M9
2:06 PM
CST
4:44 PM
EST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM106+1
CM Copa
7M9
12:04 PM
EST T2
12:51 PM
CST
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2809cs
UX Air Europa
738
9:26 PM
EST T2
10:11 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3019cs
KL KLM
738
9:26 PM
EST T2
10:11 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM712+4
CM Copa
738
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, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 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 Also: KL, UX 14 738, 7M9 1h38 Star Alliance KL, UX
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, KL, UX
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
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
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
273
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 4 5
Weekly flights 28 35 112
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.

MGA–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 816 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 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. The route covers 507 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MGA to PTY. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, MCO, YUL, SAL, SJO, GUA, MEX, MIA and IAH. 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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MGA to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to PTY ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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