Tocumen to Toronto (PTY–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PTY–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,391 miles in approximately 5h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines | 28 | 738, B38M | 5h31 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Tocumen
| Metric | PTY→YYZ | PAC→YYZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PTY | – | 14 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 31m | 4h 51m |
Travel Essentials
PTY: EST · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 7:00 PM in Toronto.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
PTY–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PTY to YYZ
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PTY to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PTY to YYZ is about 5 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,848 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Raleigh-Durham, Norman Manley and Sangster. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albrook (PAC).