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

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2,068 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM443+1
CM Copa
7M9
9:13 AM
EST T2
3:05 PM
EDT
4h 52m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM448+1
CM Copa
738
6:41 PM
EST T2
12:33 AM+1
EDT
4h 52m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM404+1
CM Copa
738
10:29 PM
EST T2
4:21 AM+1
EDT
4h 52m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM635
CM Copa
738
2:00 AM
EDT
5:52 AM
EST
4h 52m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM403+1
CM Copa
738
2:21 AM
EDT
6:13 AM
EST
4h 52m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM817
CM Copa
738
6:25 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
EST
5h
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM444+1
CM Copa
7M9
4:38 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EST
4h 57m
38%
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
MCO Orlando 6h 39m CM AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
MIA Miami 7h 5m AACMD5 CMUA Miami (MIA) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 8m CMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 26m CM ADCMF9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dulles flights
GUA Guatemala City 7h 29m CMIBKL AVLRUA Guatemala City (GUA) to Dulles flights
CUN Cancún 7h 34m CM UA Cancún (CUN) to Dulles flights
NAS Nassau 7h 41m CM UA Nassau (NAS) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 7h 46m CMUA AVAZEJA Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 7h 57m CMOZ AMBACI New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 7h 58m AVCMKL AVLRN3 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Dulles flights
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Tocumen to Dulles
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,068 mi 4h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

PTY–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,068 miles in approximately 4h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 4h52 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
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
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,512
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
IAD → PTY
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Tocumen

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric PTY→IAD ONX→IAD
Distance from PTY 38 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 4h 52m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PTY with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

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 52m gate to gate.
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 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 2,068 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PTY to IAD: Copa 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 Orlando, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
Nearby alternatives include ONX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 is about 4 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,068 miles (3,327 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colón (ONX).