San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Tocumen (SAL–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM879
CM Copa
738
5:02 AM
CST
8:11 AM
EST
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV323
AV avianca
320
7:30 AM
CST
10:30 AM
EST
2h
M T W T F S S
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CM884
CM Copa
7M8
8:35 AM
CST
11:41 AM
EST
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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CM871
CM Copa
7M9
1:45 PM
CST
4:52 PM
EST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AV317
AV avianca
320
3:45 PM
CST
6:55 PM
EST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CM816
CM Copa
7M9
11:33 AM
EST T2
12:43 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AV322
AV avianca
320
3:50 PM
EST T1
4:50 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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AV316
AV avianca
320
7:50 PM
EST T1
8:55 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CM878
CM Copa
738
10:28 PM
EST T2
11:37 PM
CST
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Tocumen
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 722 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

SAL–PTY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 722 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 21 738, 7M8, 7M9 2h06-2h09 Star Alliance
AV avianca 14 320 2h-2h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM (35 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, SAL to PTY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
928
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.

Other ways to reach Tocumen from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric SAL→PTY XPL→PTY GUA→PTY
Distance from SAL 116 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 35 14 35
Flight time 2h 2h 5m 2h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
SAL: CST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
722 mi / 1,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 10m.

SAL–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance722 mi / 1,161 km
Flight time2h to 2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 10m. The route covers 722 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SAL to PTY. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLO, LAS, MGA, GUA, UIO, SAP, SJO, EZE, XPL, LIM, BOG, EWR, MEX, BOS, JFK, MIA, SFO, MAD, IAD, MDE, YUL, IAH, LAX, CUN, MCO, ATL, FLL and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Yes, return flights from PTY to SAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XPL, GUA and SAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAL to PTY

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Copa Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAL to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to PTY ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 722 miles (1,161 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CLO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerola (XPL), Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).