Tocumen to Fort Lauderdale (PTY–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tocumen to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,176 mi 3h 14m nonstop +1h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

PTY–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,176 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 3h14 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PTY to FLL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
SAP ~5h 29m XPL ~6h 22m BAQ ~6h 56m ILM ~6h 58m MBJ ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,313
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PTY → FLL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
FLL → PTY
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,176 mi / 1,892 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PTY–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,176 mi / 1,892 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 3h 14m. The route covers 1,176 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PTY to FLL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAP, XPL, BAQ, ILM, MBJ, CVG, CTG, SXM, GUA, CUN, PHX, NAS, YWG, RDU, MGA, TPA, STI, MCO, AUA, GYE, PUJ, SDQ, KIN, CLO, AUS, YUL, SJO, MDE, LAS, SJU, IAD, ATL, JFK, SAL, EWR, BOG, IAH, YYZ, ORD, BWI, BOS, GCM, LAX, LIM, SFO, MIA, DEN, POS, SAN and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from FLL 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 FLL

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PTY to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to FLL ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,176 miles (1,892 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.