Tocumen to New York (PTY–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,208 mi airlines 34/wk
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CM819
CM Copa
738
7:55 AM
EST T2
2:17 PM
EDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM809
CM Copa
7M9
8:24 AM
EST T2
1:24 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM813
CM Copa
738
12:03 PM
EST T2
6:17 PM
EDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM736
CM Copa
738
4:15 PM
EST T2
10:30 PM
EDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM804
CM Copa
738
6:45 PM
EST T2
1:00 AM+1
EDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM808
CM Copa
738
9:43 PM
EST T2
3:27 AM+1
EDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM807
CM Copa
738
2:20 AM
EDT T4
6:39 AM
EST
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM815
CM Copa
738
3:15 AM
EDT T4
7:34 AM
EST
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM737
CM Copa
738
6:11 AM
EDT T4
10:22 AM
EST
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
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CM803
CM Copa
738
9:33 AM
EDT T4
2:06 PM
EST
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
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CM812
CM Copa
7M9
3:44 PM
EDT T4
7:59 PM
EST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Tocumen to New York
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 2,208 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 62 1-stop hubs

PTY–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,208 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 34 738, 7M9 4h-5h22 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (34 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 JFK direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,065
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 → JFK
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
JFK → 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. JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,208 mi / 3,554 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 5h 22m.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

PTY–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,208 mi / 3,554 km
Flight time4h to 5h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 33 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 4h to 5h 22m. The route covers 2,208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from PTY to JFK. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAQ, CVG, BWI, MBJ, CUR, NAS, GDL, BGI, SJD, CUN, PHX, CTG, PUJ, SXM, MDE, POS, SAP, SJO, GUA, YYZ, UIO, SDQ, ATL, LGG, IAD, GEO, STI, MEX, BOG, MCO, SAL, TPA, SJU, AUA, MIA, ORD, KIN, BOS, RDU, LAS, FLL, AMS, SFO, GYE, LIM, MAD, SAN, YUL, IAH, LAX, AUS, GCM, DEN, YYC, EWR, GRU, SCL, EZE, CDG, GIG, IST and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from JFK 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 JFK

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to JFK ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,208 miles (3,554 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BAQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.