Tocumen to San Diego (PTY–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM847
CM Copa
7M9
2:01 PM
EST T2
6:40 PM
PDT
6h 39m
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CM850
CM Copa
7M9
10:00 PM
PDT T2
6:07 AM+1
EST
6h 7m
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Tocumen to San Diego
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 2,911 mi 6h 39m nonstop -2h behind 28 1-stop hubs

PTY–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,911 miles in approximately 6h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 5 7M9 6h39 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (5 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 SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,698
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
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Tocumen.
PTY: EST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,911 mi / 4,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 39m.
Facts

PTY–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,911 mi / 4,685 km
Flight time6h 39m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 6h 39m. The route covers 2,911 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from PTY to SAN. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GCM, PHX, OPF, PBI, YYC, RDU, IAH, YYZ, ATL, DEN, MIA, LAX, LAS, CDG, MCO, TPA, FLL, AUS, ORD, IAD, JFK, EWR, BWI, BOS, SFO, YUL, SJD and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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 SAN

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PTY to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to SAN ranges from 6 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,911 miles (4,685 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via GCM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.