Tocumen to Cancún (PTY–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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966 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM316
CM Copa
7M8
6:55 AM
EST T2
9:46 AM
EST
2h 51m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM293
CM Copa
7M8
7:09 AM
EST T2
10:00 AM
EST
2h 51m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM122
CM Copa
738
7:42 AM
EST T2
10:33 AM
EST
2h 51m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM113
CM Copa
738
10:10 AM
EST T2
1:01 PM
EST
2h 51m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM324
CM Copa
738
12:44 PM
EST T2
3:35 PM
EST
2h 51m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM103
CM Copa
738
7:10 PM
EST T2
10:01 PM
EST
2h 51m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM104
CM Copa
738
7:01 AM
EST T2
9:41 AM
EST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM317
CM Copa
7M8
10:46 AM
EST T2
1:26 PM
EST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM262
CM Copa
7M8
11:00 AM
EST T2
1:40 PM
EST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM123
CM Copa
738
11:46 AM
EST T2
2:26 PM
EST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM326
CM Copa
738
2:00 PM
EST T2
4:40 PM
EST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM347
CM Copa
738
4:43 PM
EST T2
7:23 PM
EST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
SJO San José (Alajuela) 4h 55m AVCMIB Q6Y4 San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Cancún flights
GUA Guatemala City 5h 41m CMIBKL AVY4 Guatemala City (GUA) to Cancún flights
BOG Bogota 6h 23m AVCMLH AVG3VB Bogota (BOG) to Cancún flights
MCO Orlando 6h 36m CM ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Cancún flights
PUJ Punta Cana 6h 46m CM ARDM Punta Cana (PUJ) to Cancún flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 2m AMCMEK AFAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Cancún flights
MIA Miami 7h 7m AACMD5 AALAQR Miami (MIA) to Cancún flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 47m CM AVF9VB Monterrey (MTY) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 9h 2m CMUA F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 9h 6m AVCMKL AVLR San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Cancún flights
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Tocumen to Cancún
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 966 mi 2h 51m nonstop

PTY–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 966 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 42 738, 7M8 2h51 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (42 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 CUN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,900
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
Cancún is 0 hours the same as Tocumen.
PTY: EST · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 6:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
966 mi / 1,554 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m gate to gate.
Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

PTY–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance966 mi / 1,554 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 966 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PTY to CUN: 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, La Aurora and El Dorado.
Yes, return flights from CUN 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PTY to CUN

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to CUN is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 966 miles (1,554 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Juan Santamaría, La Aurora and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.