Tocumen to Seattle (PTY–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tocumen to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PTY and SEA, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
SJO ~8h 5m CVG ~10h 20m PHX ~10h 27m SJD ~13h 52m BWI ~13h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,286
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 → SEA
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
SEA → PTY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Seattle is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
PTY: EST · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 5:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PTY–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJO, CVG, PHX, SJD, BWI, AUS, CUN, IAH, MCO, LGG, GDL, TPA, ATL, ORD, DEN, EWR, SFO, IAD, LAS, MEX, JFK, LAX, FLL, AMS, BOS, SAN, RDU, YYZ, MIA, YYC, FRA, CDG and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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