Tocumen to Mexico City (PTY–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,498 mi airlines charter/private 67/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 44m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM120+1
CM Copa
738
9:24 AM
EST T2
12:10 PM
CST
3h 46m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4766cs
EK Emirates
738
9:24 AM
EST T2
12:10 PM
CST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM136+1
CM Copa
738
11:46 AM
EST T2
2:30 PM
CST
3h 44m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4769cs
EK Emirates
738
11:46 AM
EST T2
2:30 PM
CST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM465
AM Aeromexi
E90
3:00 PM
EST T1
6:00 PM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM138
CM Copa
7M8
4:05 PM
EST T2
7:05 PM
CST
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM188
CM Copa
738
7:05 PM
EST T2
10:05 PM
CST
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM866
CM Copa
738
7:06 PM
EST T2
10:06 PM
CST
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM194
CM Copa
7M8
9:28 PM
EST T2
12:15 AM+1
CST
3h 47m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM858
CM Copa
7M8
10:13 PM
EST T2
1:00 AM+1
CST
3h 47m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM863
CM Copa
738
12:25 AM
CST T1
5:08 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM149+1
CM Copa
7M8
1:20 AM
CST T1
6:01 AM
EST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4754cs
EK Emirates
7M8
1:20 AM
CST T1
6:01 AM
EST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM857
CM Copa
7M8
2:10 AM
CST T1
6:53 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM195+1
CM Copa
7M8
5:50 AM
CST T1
10:33 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4750cs
EK Emirates
7M8
5:50 AM
CST T1
10:33 AM
EST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM464
AM Aeromexi
E90
9:00 AM
CST T2
2:00 PM
EST
4h
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM137
CM Copa
738
9:50 AM
CST T1
2:36 PM
EST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM121
CM Copa
738
1:10 PM
CST T1
5:56 PM
EST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM135
CM Copa
738
3:30 PM
CST T1
8:16 PM
EST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
SJO San José (Alajuela) 5h 27m AVCMIB AMAVQ6 San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Mexico City flights
SAP San Pedro Sula 5h 33m CMKLM6 AM San Pedro Sula (SAP) to Mexico City flights
CUN Cancún 6h 3m CM AFAMAR Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 6h 33m AVCMKL ACAVLA San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Mexico City flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 39m CM AMARAV Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
XPL Palmerola 6h 52m CMKL AM Palmerola (XPL) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey 7h CM AFAMAR Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
GUA Guatemala City 7h 19m CMIBKL AFAMQ6 Guatemala City (GUA) to Mexico City flights
BOG Bogota 7h 20m AVCMLH AMARAV Bogota (BOG) to Mexico City flights
CTG Cartagena 7h 36m CM AMWS Cartagena (CTG) to Mexico City flights
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Tocumen to Mexico City
2 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,498 mi 3h 51m nonstop -1h behind

PTY–MEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,498 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–MEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines Also: EK 46 738, 7M8 3h44-4h Star Alliance EK
AM Aeromexico 7 E90 4h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (46 flights/wk, 87%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 13%)
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 MEX direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to MEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,885
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
-1h
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
PTY: EST · MEX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m gate to gate.
Getting from MEX

Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.

Mexico City Climate

High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.

Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.

PTY–MEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights67 out / 67 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to MEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport take about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,498 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PTY to MEX: Copa Airlines and Aeromexico.
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 Juan Santamaría, Ramón Villeda Morales and Cancún.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from MEX 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PTY to MEX

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to MEX is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Juan Santamaría, Ramón Villeda Morales and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.