Tocumen to Atlanta (PTY–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,727 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM880+1
CM Copa
7M8
10:26 AM
EST T2
3:49 PM
EDT
4h 23m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1758+3
DL Delta
738
2:24 PM
EST T1
7:47 PM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1759+2
DL Delta
739
9:45 AM
EDT TI
12:59 PM
EST
4h 14m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL6464
KL KLM
739
9:59 AM
EDT TI
1:03 PM
EST
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM891+1
CM Copa
B38M
5:11 PM
EDT TI
8:34 PM
EST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
TPA Tampa 5h 51m CM AFAMDL Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta flights
MIA Miami 6h 3m AACMIB AAAFAM Miami (MIA) to Atlanta flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 8m CM ADAFAM Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlanta flights
MCO Orlando 6h 16m CM AFAMDL Orlando (MCO) to Atlanta flights
CUN Cancún 6h 32m CM AFAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Atlanta flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 6h 37m AVCMIB AFDLKL San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Atlanta flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 6h 50m AVCMKL DL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Atlanta flights
SAP San Pedro Sula 6h 53m CMKLM6 DL San Pedro Sula (SAP) to Atlanta flights
MBJ Montego Bay 7h 6m CMKL AFDLF9 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Atlanta flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 7h 8m CM AFAMDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Atlanta flights
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Tocumen to Atlanta
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,727 mi 4h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

PTY–ATL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,727 miles in approximately 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 7M8 4h23 Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 4h23 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PTY to ATL 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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,166
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PTY → ATL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ATL → PTY
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
PTY: EST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,727 mi / 2,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 23m gate to gate.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

PTY–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,727 mi / 2,780 km
Flight time4h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 4h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,727 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PTY to ATL: Copa Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has 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 Tampa, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from ATL to PTY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PTY to ATL

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PTY to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to ATL is about 4 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,727 miles (2,780 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.