Tocumen to Santa Cruz (PTY–VVI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM127+1
CM Copa
738
4:40 PM
EST T2
10:38 PM
-04
4h 58m
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M T W T F S S
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CM221
CM Copa
738
9:43 PM
EST T2
3:35 AM+1
-04
4h 52m
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M T W T F S S
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CM126
CM Copa
738
1:15 AM
-04
5:04 AM
EST
4h 49m
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CM220+1
CM Copa
738
11:47 AM
-04
3:39 PM
EST
4h 52m
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Tocumen to Santa Cruz
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 2,154 mi 4h 52m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

PTY–VVI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,154 miles in approximately 4h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–VVI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 12 738 4h52-4h58 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (12 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 VVI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to VVI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
241
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
+1h
Santa Cruz is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
PTY: EST · VVI: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Santa Cruz.
Distance & Flight Time
2,154 mi / 3,466 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 52m to 4h 58m.
Facts

PTY–VVI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Santa Cruz route.
Route details
Distance2,154 mi / 3,466 km
Flight time4h 52m to 4h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: VVI
Full nameViru Viru International Airport
IATA / ICAOVVI / SLVR
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Elevation1,224 ft / 373 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to VVI flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport take approximately 4h 52m to 4h 58m. The route covers 2,154 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from PTY to VVI. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIM, SCL, MTY, MIA, BOG, GRU and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Cruz is 1 hour ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from VVI 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 VVI

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PTY to VVI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to VVI ranges from 4 hours 52 minutes to 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,154 miles (3,466 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LIM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.