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

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2,208 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM1922cs
CM Copa
7M9
9:45 AM
EST T2
4:05 PM
EDT
5h 20m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA727+1
UA United
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
UA392+1
UA United
B39M
2:36 AM
EDT TC
6:38 AM
EST
5h 2m
27%
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
UA1021+1
UA United
7M9
4:50 PM
EDT TC
9:06 PM
EST
5h 16m
27%
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
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 2m CM ACADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 7h 4m CM AFDLLY Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Newark flights
MIA Miami 7h 7m AACMIB AAACAV Miami (MIA) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 7h 8m CM AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
NAS Nassau 7h 14m CM UA Nassau (NAS) to Newark flights
MCO Orlando 7h 18m CM ACADB6 Orlando (MCO) to Newark flights
MBJ Montego Bay 7h 39m CMKL UA Montego Bay (MBJ) to Newark flights
SJU San Juan 7h 43m CMKL ACB6TP San Juan (SJU) to Newark flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 7h 46m AVCMIB UA San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Newark flights
STI Santiago 7h 50m CM B6UA Santiago (STI) to Newark flights
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Tocumen to Newark
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,208 mi 5h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

PTY–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,208 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7M9, B39M 5h02-5h20 Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, UA
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
55
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,825
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 → EWR
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
EWR → PTY
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

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 20m gate to gate.
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 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,208 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PTY to EWR: United Airlines.
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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Raleigh-Durham and Miami.
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.
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 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 is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. 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

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