Tocumen to Chicago (PTY–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PTY Airport Page →
2,332 mi airlines charter/private 30/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 47m ago
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BR3198cs
BR EVA
738
8:10 AM
EST T2
1:57 PM
CDT
5h 47m
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M T W T F S S
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CM228+2
CM Copa
7M9
8:10 AM
EST T2
1:57 PM
CDT
5h 47m
32%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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CM773
CM Copa
738
6:25 PM
EST T2
12:02 AM+1
CDT
5h 37m
32%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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CM235+1
CM Copa
738
7:25 PM
EST T2
1:15 AM+1
CDT
5h 50m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM844
CM Copa
B38M
10:10 PM
EST T2
4:00 AM+1
CDT
5h 50m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM822
CM Copa
738
1:20 AM
CDT T5
6:40 AM
EST
5h 20m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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BR3197cs
BR EVA
7M9
8:02 AM
CDT T5
1:22 PM
EST
5h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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CM236+2
CM Copa
738
8:02 AM
CDT T5
1:22 PM
EST
5h 20m
20%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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CM229+1
CM Copa
B39M
3:21 PM
CDT T5
8:41 PM
EST
5h 20m
20%
M T W T F S S
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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
TPA Tampa 7h 18m CM → AAACAS Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 7h 36m CM → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 43m CMDL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 7h 47m AACMIB → AAACAS Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 7h 47m CM → AAASCX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
NAS Nassau 7h 48m CM → AAUA Nassau (NAS) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 56m CM → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 8h 6m CM → AAF9QR Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 8h 16m AVCMIB → UA San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 8h 16m CMUA → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tocumen to Chicago
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,332 mi 5h 47m nonstop

PTY–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,332 miles in approximately 5h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PTY Routes ORD Routes PTY Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Tocumen flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines Also: BR 23 738, 7M9, B38M 5h37-5h50 – Star Alliance BR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – BR, CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (23 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PTY to ORD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
TPA ~7h 18m MCO ~7h 36m ATL ~7h 43m MIA ~7h 47m RDU ~7h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,032
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PTY → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
ORD → PTY
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Tocumen.
PTY: EST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,332 mi / 3,753 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 47m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PTY–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,332 mi / 3,753 km
Flight time5h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 25 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 5h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 2,332 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PTY to ORD: Copa Airlines.
This route has 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 Tampa, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to ORD is about 5 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,332 miles (3,753 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.