Tocumen to Newark (PTY–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA727+1
UA United
B39M
9:45 AM
EST T2
4:05 PM
EDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1922cs
CM Copa
7M9
9:45 AM
EST T2
4:05 PM
EDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1703+1
UA United
B39M
10:55 PM
EST T2
4:57 AM+1
EDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1021+1
UA United
B39M
3:09 PM
EDT TC
7:31 PM
EST
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1921cs
CM Copa
7M9
3:09 PM
EDT TC
7:31 PM
EST
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA392+1
UA United
B39M
11:55 PM
EDT TC
4:04 AM+1
EST
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tocumen to Newark
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,208 mi 5h 2m nonstop +1h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

PTY–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,208 miles in approximately 5h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 14 B39M 5h02-5h20 Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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 EWR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,853
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
+1h
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
PTY: EST · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,208 mi / 3,553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 2m to 5h 20m.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

PTY–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,208 mi / 3,553 km
Flight time5h 2m to 5h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 5h 2m to 5h 20m. The route covers 2,208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PTY to EWR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, LGA, ILM, PBI, CVG, GCM, MBJ, NAS, UIO, CUR, POS, SXM, GYE, GEO, BGI, PHX, PUJ, BWI, YYC, CUN, JFK, SAL, SAP, AUA, GUA, GIG, GVA, AUS, IAD, BOG, YYZ, SJU, SDQ, MIA, STI, TPA, FRA, SJO, ORD, YUL, BOS, FLL, MCO, ATL, MDE, MEX, LAS, IAH, MAD, SAN, IST, RDU, SFO, DEN, GDL, LAX, LIM, SJD, AMS, GRU and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from EWR to PTY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 EWR

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PTY to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to EWR ranges from 5 hours 2 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,208 miles (3,553 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.