Miami to Tocumen (OPF–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,165 mi airlines charter/private
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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 5 hubs
NAS Nassau ~5h 15m TJ CM Nassau (NAS) to Tocumen flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 56m CM Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tocumen flights
EWR Newark ~9h 16m CMUA Newark (EWR) to Tocumen flights
JFK New York ~9h 52m CMOZ New York (JFK) to Tocumen flights
BFI Seattle ~13h 56m UD CM Seattle (BFI) to Tocumen flights
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Miami to Tocumen
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,165 mi 2h 49m nonstop -1h behind

OPF–PTY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OPF to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
23
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 Miami

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric OPF→PTY MIA→PTY FLL→PTY
Distance from OPF 8 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 3
Weekly flights 76 7
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 28m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of OPF with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Miami.
OPF: EDT · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,165 mi / 1,874 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required, and immigration may ask for proof of funds ($500 or equivalent). At Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, immigration stamps your passport. Panama also requires an online immigration affidavit filled out at migración.gob.pa within 72 hours before arrival.

The 180-day allowance is generous and makes Panama popular with remote workers and retirees. Panama City's skyline is Central America's most modern, with the Casco Viejo historic quarter contrasting the glass towers of Punta Pacifica. The Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks visitor center is 15 minutes from the city center and lets you watch ships transit. Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast is a laid-back island town. Boquete in the highlands is known for coffee farms and the Quetzal Trail in Volcan Baru National Park.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City run about 3 hours 15 minutes on American Airlines, Copa, and Delta. Houston (IAH) to PTY runs about 4 hours on United and Copa. Copa Airlines uses PTY as its hub with connections across Latin America. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, and Atlanta. Panama uses the US dollar (called the balboa, pegged 1:1). Balboa coins circulate alongside US coins. No currency exchange needed. ATMs dispense US dollars. Card payments work at most businesses. The Panama Metro runs 2 lines from Albrook to the eastern suburbs for $0.35 per ride. Uber operates in Panama City. A taxi across the city costs $3 to $8.

OPF–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance1,165 mi / 1,874 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OPF
IATA / ICAOOPF / KOPF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OPF to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport to Tocumen International Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,165 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from PTY to OPF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, FLL and PBI. 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 OPF to PTY

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OPF to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OPF to PTY is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,165 miles (1,874 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).