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

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2,068 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 39m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM443
CM Copa
7M9
9:13 AM
EST T2
3:04 PM
EDT
4h 51m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM448
CM Copa
738
6:46 PM
EST T2
12:37 AM+1
EDT
4h 51m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM404
CM Copa
738
10:29 PM
EST T2 Red-eye
4:20 AM+1
EDT
4h 51m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA7065cs
UA United
738
1:36 AM
EDT
6:33 AM
EST
5h 57m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM403+1
CM Copa
738
2:25 AM
EDT
6:13 AM
EST
4h 48m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM357
CM Copa
738
9:35 AM
EDT
1:31 PM
EST
4h 56m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM444
CM Copa
B39M
4:34 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EST
5h 1m
58%
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 33m CM AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
MIA Miami 6h 42m AACMIB CMUA Miami (MIA) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 15m CMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CUN Cancún 7h 24m CM UA Cancún (CUN) to Dulles flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 50m CM ADCMF9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dulles flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 7h 59m AVCMKL AVN3 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 8h 3m CMOZ AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
TPA Tampa 8h 7m CM AVAZCM Tampa (TPA) to Dulles flights
AUA Oranjestad 8h 25m CM UA Oranjestad (AUA) to Dulles flights
PUJ Punta Cana 9h 11m CM UA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Dulles flights
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Tocumen to Dulles
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,068 mi 4h 51m 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 51m. 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 4h51 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
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,446
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
IAD → PTY
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
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 3
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 4h 51m 0h 51m
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 51m 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 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 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 51m 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,068 miles (3,327 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 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).