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

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CM847
CM Copa
B39M
1:15 PM
EST T2
6:14 PM
PDT
6h 59m
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CM Copa
7M9
9:16 PM
PDT T2
5:21 AM+1
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6h 5m
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Tocumen to San Diego
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,911 mi 6h 59m nonstop -2h behind 23 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 59m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PTY Routes SAN Routes PTY Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
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 4 B39M 6h59 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
B39M – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (4 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
0
flights
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
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
PHX ~8h 32m SJD ~10h 4m RDU ~11h 7m AUS ~14h 16m IAH ~15h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,636
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 → SAN
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
SAN → PTY
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
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 59m.
Facts

PTY–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,911 mi / 4,685 km
Flight time6h 59m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections23 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 59m. The route covers 2,911 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PTY to SAN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, SJD, RDU, AUS, IAH, LAX, YYZ, MIA, TPA, DEN, SFO, ATL, IAD, EWR, ORD, LAS, MCO, BOS, FLL, JFK, BWI, YYC 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 4 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 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,911 miles (4,685 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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