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

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2,332 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 59m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BR3198cs
BR EVA
738
8:02 AM
EST T2
1:50 PM
CDT
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM228+2
CM Copa
7M8
8:10 AM
EST T2
2:06 PM
CDT
5h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM844
CM Copa
738
5:32 PM
EST T2
11:23 PM
CDT
5h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM235+1
CM Copa
738
7:25 PM
EST T2
1:15 AM+1
CDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM236+2
CM Copa
738
8:02 AM
CDT T5
1:22 PM
EST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3197cs
BR EVA
738
8:06 AM
CDT T5
1:22 PM
EST
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM229+1
CM Copa
7M9
3:21 PM
CDT T5
8:41 PM
EST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tocumen to Chicago
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 2,332 mi 5h 48m nonstop 56 1-stop hubs

PTY–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,332 miles in approximately 5h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 738, 7M8 5h50-5h56 Star Alliance BR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – BR, CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (21 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 ORD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,152
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
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 48m to 5h 56m.
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.

PTY–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,332 mi / 3,753 km
Flight time5h 48m to 5h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 5h 48m to 5h 56m. The route covers 2,332 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PTY to ORD. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PEI, OPF, CVG, ILM, PBI, NAS, LGA, MBJ, SDQ, CUR, SXM, BGI, PHX, YWG, CUN, YYC, PUJ, GDL, IAD, YYZ, MTY, YUL, TPA, MEX, FLL, LGG, GUA, JFK, EWR, BWI, FRA, SJO, LAS, MCO, ATL, IAH, BOG, MIA, SJU, AUA, BOS, RDU, DEN, LAX, AUS, SFO, SAN, AMS, GIG, GCM, SJD, NLU, GRU, IST, CDG and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to ORD ranges from 5 hours 48 minutes to 5 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,332 miles (3,753 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PEI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.