Tocumen to Los Angeles (PTY–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,011 mi airlines charter/private 61/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
L72510
L7 Lan Colombia
763
4:53 AM
EST
8:54 AM
PDT
6h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM360+3
CM Copa
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
12:46 PM
PDT
6h 51m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3172cs
BR EVA
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
12:46 PM
PDT
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9451cs
OZ Asiana
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
1:00 PM
PDT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM472+3
CM Copa
B39M
12:10 PM
EST T2
4:57 PM
PDT
6h 47m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9453cs
OZ Asiana
7M9
12:10 PM
EST T2
4:57 PM
PDT
6h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3174cs
BR EVA
7M9
12:10 PM
EST T2
4:57 PM
PDT
6h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
L72504
L7 Lan Colombia
763
2:50 PM
EST
7:20 PM
PDT
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM401
CM Copa
7M9
6:10 PM
EST T2
10:58 PM
PDT
6h 48m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9455cs
OZ Asiana
7M9
6:27 PM
EST T2
11:31 PM
PDT
7h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM302+2
CM Copa
7M9
6:27 PM
EST T2
11:22 PM
PDT
6h 55m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
L71820
L7 Lan Colombia
763
9:49 PM
EST
1:55 AM+1
PDT
6h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM473+3
CM Copa
7M9
2:02 AM
PDT TB
10:24 AM
EST
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM306
CM Copa
B39M
2:30 AM
PDT TB
10:52 AM
EST
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM402
CM Copa
7M9
12:17 PM
PDT TB
8:39 PM
EST
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM362+3
CM Copa
7M9
10:13 PM
PDT TB
6:37 AM+1
EST
6h 24m
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
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 8h 17m AVCMKL ACAVBR San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Los Angeles flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 44m AMCMEK AAAMCX Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles flights
IAH Houston 8h 47m CMUA AAAFAS Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles flights
SAN San Diego 9h 4m CM AFAMAV San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles flights
AUS Austin 9h 15m CM AAAFAM Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles flights
SJD San José del Cabo 9h 17m CM AAASDL San José del Cabo (SJD) to Los Angeles flights
CUN Cancún 9h 21m CM AAAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 33m CM ADB6DL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles flights
MIA Miami 9h 42m AACMD5 5YAAAF Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles flights
MCO Orlando 9h 44m CM AAADCM Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles flights
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Tocumen to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,011 mi 6h 48m nonstop -2h behind

PTY–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Lan Colombia lead the route. The flight covers 3,011 miles in approximately 6h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines Also: BR, OZ 24 7M9, B39M 6h47-6h55 Star Alliance BR, OZ
L7 Lan Colombia 3 763 6h01-6h30
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – L7
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – BR, CM, OZ
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (24 flights/wk, 89%)
Unaffiliated: L7 (3 flights/wk, 11%)
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 LAX direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,654
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 → LAX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
LAX → PTY
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Tocumen.
PTY: EST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
3,011 mi / 4,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 48m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

PTY–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance3,011 mi / 4,845 km
Flight time6h 48m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights61 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 6h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 3,011 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PTY to LAX: Copa Airlines and Lan Colombia.
This route has frequent 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 El Salvador, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from LAX 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 LAX

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Lan Colombia. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to LAX is about 6 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,011 miles (4,845 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.