Tocumen to Tampa (PTY–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,322 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM393+1
CM Copa
738
9:12 AM
EST T2
1:33 PM
EDT
3h 21m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM781
CM Copa
738
6:42 PM
EST T2
11:05 PM
EDT
3h 23m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM782
CM Copa
73G
5:23 AM
EDT
7:39 AM
EST
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM394+1
CM Copa
738
3:29 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EST
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HAV Havana 5h 16m CM WN Havana (HAV) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 5h 22m AACMIB AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
SDQ Santo Domingo 6h 24m CMKL F9 Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Tampa flights
SJU San Juan 6h 37m CMKL B6F9WN San Juan (SJU) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 5m CMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
CUN Cancún 7h 15m CM B6 Cancún (CUN) to Tampa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 7h 18m CM DLF9MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Tampa flights
AUS Austin 8h 16m CM DLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 29m CM B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 53m CM F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
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Tocumen to Tampa
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,322 mi 3h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

PTY–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,322 miles in approximately 3h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 14 738 3h21-3h23 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (14 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 TPA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,878
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PTY → TPA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
TPA → PTY
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
PTY: EST · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,322 mi / 2,128 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

PTY–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,322 mi / 2,128 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,322 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PTY to TPA: Copa Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include José Martí, Miami and Las Américas.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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 TPA

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PTY to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to TPA is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,322 miles (2,128 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via José Martí, Miami and Las Américas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.