Tocumen to Orlando (PTY–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,343 mi airlines 49/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM805
CM Copa
738
6:30 AM
EST T2
11:00 AM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM446
CM Copa
738
8:16 AM
EST T2
12:46 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM862
CM Copa
738
9:30 AM
EST T2
2:00 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM867
CM Copa
738
9:40 AM
EST T2
2:10 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM478
CM Copa
738
12:04 PM
EST T2
4:35 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM434
CM Copa
7M9
5:51 PM
EST T2
10:22 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM285
CM Copa
738
6:09 PM
EST T2
10:40 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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CM435
CM Copa
738
11:24 AM
EDT TC
1:45 PM
EST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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CM239
CM Copa
738
11:56 AM
EDT TC
2:22 PM
EST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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CM806
CM Copa
738
1:48 PM
EDT TC
4:15 PM
EST
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM479
CM Copa
738
2:43 PM
EDT TC
5:08 PM
EST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CM868
CM Copa
B38M
3:29 PM
EDT TC
5:51 PM
EST
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM459
CM Copa
738
5:16 PM
EDT TC
7:47 PM
EST
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM445
CM Copa
738
6:00 PM
EDT TC
8:19 PM
EST
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tocumen to Orlando
1 carrier, 49 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 1,343 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

PTY–MCO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,343 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–MCO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 49 738, 7M9 3h30-3h31 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (49 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 MCO direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,785
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 → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MCO → PTY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
1,343 mi / 2,162 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 31m.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

PTY–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance1,343 mi / 2,162 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights49 out / 49 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Orlando International Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 31m. The route covers 1,343 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from PTY to MCO. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGA, BAQ, ILM, CVG, NAS, BGI, PUJ, MBJ, FLL, PHX, SXM, YWG, RDU, SDQ, GUA, BWI, SJO, TPA, SJU, IAD, MIA, AUA, SAL, LIM, SAN, MDE, ATL, JFK, BOG, ORD, AUS, CDG, EWR, MEX, LAS, FRA, MAD, IAH, GCM, BSB, CUN, STI, SFO, LAX, MTY, YYZ, YUL, BOS, AMS, GRU, DEN, POS, SAP, CNF, GDL and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from MCO to PTY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MCO

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to MCO ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,343 miles (2,162 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.