Tocumen to San José (Alajuela) (PTY–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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335 mi airlines 123/wk
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Flight Schedule 34 flights Verified 41m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KL3003cs
KL KLM
7M8
6:46 AM
EST T2
7:05 AM
CST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM787+1
CM Copa
7M8
6:46 AM
EST T2
7:09 AM
CST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM851
CM Copa
738
7:00 AM
EST T2
7:25 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB7747cs
IB Iberia
738
7:55 AM
EST T2
8:20 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM818+1
CM Copa
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
8:20 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM344
CM Copa
738
8:40 AM
EST T2
9:05 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM192+1
CM Copa
7M9
9:34 AM
EST T2
9:59 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV323
AV avianca
320
11:25 AM
EST T1
11:45 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM779
CM Copa
73G
12:55 PM
EST T2
1:20 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM342
CM Copa
738
1:27 PM
EST T2
1:52 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM116
CM Copa
7M8
4:25 PM
EST T2
4:50 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM460+2
CM Copa
7M8
6:00 PM
EST T2
6:25 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3048cs
KL KLM
738
6:28 PM
EST T2
6:55 PM
CST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3026
KL KLM
738
6:34 PM
EST T2
7:01 PM
CST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM391+2
CM Copa
738
6:35 PM
EST T2
7:00 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2804cs
UX Air Europa
738
9:21 PM
EST T2
9:46 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3010cs
KL KLM
7M9
9:21 PM
EST T2
9:46 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM162+5
CM Copa
738
9:21 PM
EST T2
9:46 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM461
CM Copa
7M8
4:09 AM
CST TM
6:33 AM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM465
CM Copa
738
5:50 AM
CST TM
8:10 AM
EST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3041cs
KL KLM
7M9
8:11 AM
CST TM
10:32 AM
EST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM763+2
CM Copa
7M8
8:13 AM
CST TM
10:37 AM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM392+1
CM Copa
738
8:46 AM
CST TM
11:10 AM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB7735cs
IB Iberia
738
8:48 AM
CST TM
11:09 AM
EST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM341
CM Copa
738
10:04 AM
CST TM
12:28 PM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM193+2
CM Copa
738
11:01 AM
CST TM
1:25 PM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3033cs
KL KLM
7M9
11:01 AM
CST TM
1:25 PM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV322
AV avianca
320
12:40 PM
CST TM
2:55 PM
EST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM145+1
CM Copa
738
1:36 PM
CST TM
4:00 PM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM343+4
CM Copa
7M9
2:49 PM
CST TM
5:08 PM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2812cs
UX Air Europa
7M8
2:49 PM
CST TM
5:08 PM
EST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3032cs
KL KLM
738
2:54 PM
CST TM
5:16 PM
EST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM115+3
CM Copa
7M8
5:56 PM
CST TM
8:20 PM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM839+3
CM Copa
7M9
6:19 PM
CST TM
8:41 PM
EST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tocumen to San José (Alajuela)
2 carriers, 123 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 123 Flights/wk 335 mi 1h 19m nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

PTY–SJO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines Also: IB, KL, UX 74 738, 73G, 7M8, 7M9 1h23-1h25 Star Alliance IB, KL, UX
AV avianca 7 320 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, IB, KL, UX
73G Boeing 737-700 – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM, KL
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, KL
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM (81 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 SJO direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
123
Outbound / wk
112
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,178
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
-1h
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
PTY: EST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 1h 27m.

PTY–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 19m to 1h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights123 out / 112 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 1h 19m to 1h 27m. The route covers 335 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Copa Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 123 nonstop flights per week from PTY to SJO. The return direction has about 112 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJU, OPF, PBI, SXM, CTG, ILM, MDE, CUN, SAN, SAL, GUA, BOG, IAD, EWR, SDQ, UIO, GYE, MGA, LIM, MEX, IAH, MIA, GDL, ORD, ATL, MTY, FLL, FRA, AMS, MCO, JFK, BWI, YYZ, LAX, YUL, SFO, DEN, MAD and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from SJO 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 SJO

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Copa Airlines. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PTY to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to SJO ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 235 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.