Tocumen to Los Angeles (PTY–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines Also: BR, OZ | 23 | 7M9, B39M | 6h47-6h51 | – | Star Alliance | BR, OZ |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Tocumen
| Metric | PTY→LAX | ONX→LAX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PTY | – | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 48m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
PTY: EST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 57 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 57 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 80 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 Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colón (ONX).