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

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507 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 28m ago
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CM710
CM Copa
73G
3:12 AM
CST
5:53 AM
EST
1h 41m
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M T W T F S S
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CM676
CM Copa
738
7:59 AM
CST
10:40 AM
EST
1h 41m
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CM105+4
CM Copa
7M9
1:46 PM
CST
4:27 PM
EST
1h 41m
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KL3024cs
KL KLM
7M9
1:46 PM
CST
4:27 PM
EST
1h 41m
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UX2810cs
UX Air Europa
7M9
1:46 PM
CST
4:27 PM
EST
1h 41m
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M T W T F S S
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CM106+1
CM Copa
7M9
12:04 PM
EST T2
12:51 PM
CST
1h 47m
43%
M T W T F S S
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UX2809cs
UX Air Europa
738
9:26 PM
EST T2
10:13 PM
CST
1h 47m
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M T W T F S S
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KL3019cs
KL KLM
738
9:26 PM
EST T2
10:13 PM
CST
1h 47m
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M T W T F S S
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CM712+4
CM Copa
738
9:26 PM
EST T2
10:13 PM
CST
1h 47m
43%
M T W T F S S
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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 8 hubs
SJO San José (Alajuela) 3h 31m CM → AVCMIB San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Tocumen flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 4h 17m AV → AVCMIB San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Tocumen flights
GUA Guatemala City 4h 51m CM → CMIBKL Guatemala City (GUA) to Tocumen flights
MIA Miami 6h 30m AAAVIB → AACMD5 Miami (MIA) to Tocumen flights
IAH Houston 9h 29m ACUA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Tocumen flights
MEX Mexico City 15h 38m AM → AMCMEK Mexico City (MEX) to Tocumen flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 15m → CM Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tocumen flights
YUL Montréal ~12h 47m → CM Montréal (YUL) to Tocumen flights
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Managua to Tocumen
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 507 mi 1h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

MGA–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MGA Routes PTY Routes MGA Live Flights PTY Live Flights
All flights from Tocumen (PTY) Tocumen to Managua flights
Carriers on this route

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 21 738, 73G, 7M9 1h41 – Star Alliance KL, UX
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
73G Boeing 737-700 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, KL, UX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MGA to PTY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
SJO ~3h 31m SAL ~4h 17m GUA ~4h 51m MIA ~6h 30m FLL ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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.
Alternatives

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 35 35 119
Flight time 1h 41m 2h 9m 1h 15m
Palmerola (XPL) to Tocumen flights · San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Tocumen flights
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Know before you go

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 41m gate to gate.
Facts

MGA–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 816 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MGA
Full nameAugusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take about 1h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 507 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MGA to PTY: Copa Airlines.
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 Juan Santamaría, El Salvador and La Aurora.
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.
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 MGA to PTY

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MGA to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to PTY is about 1 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Juan Santamaría, El Salvador and La Aurora. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerola (XPL) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).