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

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3,011 mi airlines 37/wk
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CM360
CM Copa
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
1:05 PM
PDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3172
BR EVA
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
1:05 PM
PDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM472
CM Copa
7M9
11:57 AM
EST T2
5:03 PM
PDT
7h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3174
BR EVA
7M9
11:57 AM
EST T2
5:03 PM
PDT
7h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM401
CM Copa
7M9
6:10 PM
EST T2
11:25 PM
PDT
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM302
CM Copa
7M9
6:24 PM
EST T2
11:39 PM
PDT
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM306
CM Copa
B39M
2:01 AM
PDT TB
10:21 AM
EST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM473
CM Copa
7M9
2:06 AM
PDT TB
10:25 AM
EST
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM402
CM Copa
B39M
12:19 PM
PDT TB
8:39 PM
EST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3175
BR EVA
7M9
10:23 PM
PDT TB
6:37 AM+1
EST
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM362
CM Copa
7M9
10:23 PM
PDT TB
6:37 AM+1
EST
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tocumen to Los Angeles
3 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 3,011 mi 7h 6m nonstop -2h behind 47 1-stop hubs

PTY–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, EVA Air and Lan Colombia lead the route. The flight covers 3,011 miles in approximately 7h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 47 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 23 7M9 7h06-7h15 Star Alliance
BR EVA Air 14 7M9 7h06-7h10 Star Alliance
L7 Lan Colombia 1
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – BR, CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: BR + CM (37 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: L7 (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,668
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
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
LAX → PTY
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 7h 6m 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 time7h 6m to 7h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights37 out / 30 return
1-stop connections47 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 7h 6m to 7h 15m. The route covers 3,011 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: EVA Air, Copa Airlines and Lan Colombia.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from PTY to LAX. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, SAP, GCM, CVG, SJU, YWG, SJD, MTY, AUS, RDU, BWI, CUN, GDL, IAH, SAL, MCO, GUA, MEX, MDE, SFO, BOG, LGG, YYZ, ORD, AMS, SJO, MIA, DEN, LAS, FLL, TPA, SAN, JFK, MAD, IAD, EWR, LIM, ATL, UIO, BOS, YYC, YUL, CDG, SCL, GRU, IST and FRA. 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 EVA Air, Copa Airlines and Lan Colombia. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to LAX ranges from 7 hours 6 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,011 miles (4,845 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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