Tocumen to Dulles (PTY–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM443
CM Copa
7M9
9:11 AM
EST T2
3:00 PM
EDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM448
CM Copa
B38M
6:41 PM
EST T2
12:32 AM+1
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM404
CM Copa
738
10:23 PM
EST T2
3:44 AM+1
EDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM403
CM Copa
738
2:18 AM
EDT
6:13 AM
EST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM357
CM Copa
738
9:29 AM
EDT
1:31 PM
EST
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM444
CM Copa
7M9
4:35 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tocumen to Dulles
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,068 mi 4h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

PTY–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,068 miles in approximately 4h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 21 738, 7M9, B38M 4h21-4h51 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
B38MCM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (21 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 IAD 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 IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,760
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 → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
IAD → PTY
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,068 mi / 3,327 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 21m to 4h 51m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

PTY–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,068 mi / 3,327 km
Flight time4h 21m to 4h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 4h 21m to 4h 51m. The route covers 2,068 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PTY to IAD. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILM, BWI, CVG, GCM, NAS, BGI, GEO, MBJ, YWG, PHX, CUN, AUA, SXM, PUJ, YYC, GDL, SJO, IAH, GUA, SAL, BOG, MIA, SJU, TPA, YYZ, LAS, MCO, EWR, YUL, JFK, ORD, MAD, MEX, FLL, AMS, RDU, BOS, ATL, CDG, LAX, AUS, DEN, SAN, SFO, FRA, GRU, GIG and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from IAD 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 IAD

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PTY to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to IAD ranges from 4 hours 21 minutes to 4 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,068 miles (3,327 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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