Tocumen to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (PTY–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM816
CM Copa
7M9
11:33 AM
EST T2
12:43 PM
CST
2h 10m
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AV322
AV avianca
320
3:50 PM
EST T1
4:50 PM
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2h
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AV316
AV avianca
320
7:50 PM
EST T1
8:55 PM
CST
2h 5m
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CM878
CM Copa
738
10:28 PM
EST T2
11:37 PM
CST
2h 9m
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CM879
CM Copa
738
5:02 AM
CST
8:11 AM
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2h 9m
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AV323
AV avianca
320
7:30 AM
CST
10:30 AM
EST
2h
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CM884
CM Copa
7M8
8:35 AM
CST
11:41 AM
EST
2h 6m
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CM871
CM Copa
7M9
1:45 PM
CST
4:52 PM
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2h 7m
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AV317
AV avianca
320
3:45 PM
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6:55 PM
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2h 10m
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Tocumen to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 722 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

PTY–SAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 722 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 14 320 2h-2h05 – Star Alliance –
CM Copa Airlines 14 738, 7M9 2h09-2h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM (28 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 SAL 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
35
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
KIN ~5h 24m GDL ~8h 26m MCO ~9h 18m CUN ~9h 36m GUA ~13h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
892
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
PTY: EST · SAL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 5:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
722 mi / 1,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 10m.
Facts

PTY–SAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance722 mi / 1,161 km
Flight time2h to 2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: SAL
Full nameEl Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 2h to 2h 10m. The route covers 722 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PTY to SAL. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KIN, GDL, MCO, CUN, GUA, EWR, SJO, LIM, MGA, XPL, UIO, SAP, MEX, YUL, BOG, BOS, MDE, JFK, IAD, MIA, LAX, IAH, ATL, YYZ, FLL and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from SAL to PTY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PTY to SAL

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Copa Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to SAL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 722 miles (1,161 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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