Tocumen to Cartagena (PTY–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM254
CM Copa
738
6:55 AM
EST T2
8:05 AM
-05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM161
CM Copa
7M9
7:29 AM
EST T2
8:40 AM
-05
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM452
CM Copa
738
9:47 AM
EST T2
11:00 AM
-05
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM304
CM Copa
738
12:49 PM
EST T2
2:05 PM
-05
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM202+3
CM Copa
738
9:47 PM
EST T2
11:00 PM
-05
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM203+1
CM Copa
738
6:20 AM
-05
7:38 AM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM255
CM Copa
7M9
9:25 AM
-05
10:44 AM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM160+1
CM Copa
738
9:45 AM
-05
11:03 AM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM453
CM Copa
738
12:00 PM
-05
1:18 PM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM365+3
CM Copa
738
3:05 PM
-05
4:23 PM
EST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tocumen to Cartagena
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 280 mi 1h 10m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

PTY–CTG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 30 738, 7M9 1h10-1h16 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (30 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, PTY to CTG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
492
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cartagena is 0 hours the same as Tocumen.
PTY: EST · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 6:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
280 mi / 451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 16m.

PTY–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance280 mi / 451 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 30 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 16m. The route covers 280 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from PTY to CTG. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADZ, SJU, BAQ, SCL, MDE, SFO, BOG, YYZ, SJO, PEI, CLO, LIM, YUL, JFK, MAD, MIA, BGA, MEX, SDQ, FLL, ATL and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTG to PTY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 PTY to CTG

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to CTG ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ADZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.