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

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3,011 mi airlines 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 57m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
L71812
L7 Lan Colombia
763
4:51 AM
EST
9:12 AM
PDT
6h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM360+3
CM Copa
B39M
7:55 AM
EST T2
12:48 PM
PDT
6h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3172cs
BR EVA
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
1:00 PM
PDT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9451cs
OZ Asiana
B39M
7:55 AM
EST T2
1:05 PM
PDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9453cs
OZ Asiana
7M9
11:57 AM
EST T2
5:03 PM
PDT
7h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM472+3
CM Copa
7M9
12:03 PM
EST T2
5:08 PM
PDT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3174cs
BR EVA
B39M
12:10 PM
EST T2
5:15 PM
PDT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM9902
CM Copa
B39M
3:41 PM
EST
8:13 PM
PDT
6h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM401
CM Copa
7M9
6:10 PM
EST T2
11:05 PM
PDT
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9455cs
OZ Asiana
7M9
6:24 PM
EST T2
11:39 PM
PDT
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM302+2
CM Copa
7M9
6:27 PM
EST T2
11:31 PM
PDT
7h 4m
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
7M9
2:30 AM
PDT TB
10:52 AM
EST
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM402
CM Copa
B39M
12:24 PM
PDT TB
8:39 PM
EST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM9909
CM Copa
B39M
2:35 PM
PDT
9:06 PM
EST
4h 31m
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
BR3175cs
BR EVA
7M9
10:23 PM
PDT TB
6:37 AM+1
EST
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM6473
CM Copa
B39M
11:30 PM
PDT
7:30 AM+1
EST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tocumen to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 3,011 mi 6h 21m nonstop -2h behind 55 1-stop hubs

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 21m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 6h32-7h05 Star Alliance BR, OZ
L7 Lan Colombia 1 763 6h21
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – L7
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – BR, CM, OZ
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – BR, CM, OZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (24 flights/wk, 96%)
Unaffiliated: L7 (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
8
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
11
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,665
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.

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 21m to 7h 15m.
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 21m to 7h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 32 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
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 approximately 6h 21m to 7h 15m. The route covers 3,011 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Lan Colombia. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from PTY to LAX. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAV, PHX, GCM, OPF, SAP, NAS, CVG, PBI, SJU, SJD, YWG, SXM, YYC, NLU, RDU, BOG, CUN, UIO, SAL, IAH, MDE, GUA, GIG, SJO, GVA, MEX, GDL, MIA, YYZ, MCO, LAS, FLL, IAD, SFO, LGG, TPA, SAN, ORD, JFK, ATL, LIM, EWR, FRA, AUS, MTY, BWI, DEN, BOS, YUL, GRU, SCL, CDG, AMS, IST and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to LAX ranges from 6 hours 21 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,011 miles (4,845 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.