Santiago to Tocumen (SCL–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,988 mi airlines 41/wk
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CM276
CM Copa
738
1:17 AM
-03
6:00 AM
EST
6h 43m
M T W T F S S
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CM118
CM Copa
738
1:38 AM
-03
6:22 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
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CM475
CM Copa
7M9
3:32 AM
-03
8:16 AM
EST
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
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CM396
CM Copa
738
5:21 AM
-03
10:03 AM
EST
6h 42m
M T W T F S S
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CM174
CM Copa
738
5:44 AM
-03
10:35 AM
EST
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
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CM498
CM Copa
7M9
12:28 PM
-03
5:11 PM
EST
6h 43m
M T W T F S S
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CM395
CM Copa
7M9
11:48 AM
EST T2
8:20 PM
-03
6h 32m
M T W T F S S
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CM497
CM Copa
738
3:18 PM
EST T2
11:49 PM
-03
6h 31m
M T W T F S S
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CM171
CM Copa
738
3:51 PM
EST T2
12:34 AM
-03
6h 43m
M T W T F S S
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CM172
CM Copa
738
6:45 PM
EST T2
3:19 AM+1
-03
6h 34m
M T W T F S S
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CM474
CM Copa
738
7:25 PM
EST T2
3:58 AM+1
-03
6h 33m
M T W T F S S
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CM277
CM Copa
7M9
9:28 PM
EST T2
6:00 AM+1
-03
6h 32m
M T W T F S S
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Santiago to Tocumen
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 2,988 mi 6h 42m nonstop -2h behind 28 1-stop hubs

SCL–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,988 miles in approximately 6h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCL–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 41 738, 7M9 6h42-6h51 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (41 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, SCL to PTY direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
954
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 Santiago

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric SCL→PTY MDZ→PTY
Distance from SCL 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 41 7
Flight time 6h 42m 6h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of SCL with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tocumen is 2 hours behind Santiago.
SCL: -03 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 4:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,988 mi / 4,809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 42m to 6h 51m.

SCL–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance2,988 mi / 4,809 km
Flight time6h 42m to 6h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 41 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 6h 42m to 6h 51m. The route covers 2,988 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from SCL to PTY. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTG, MDE, FLN, GYE, BSB, YUL, POA, BOG, MDZ, YYZ, IAH, ASU, EZE, CNF, LIM, ATL, GRU, MEX, MIA, COR, MVD, GIG, PUJ, CUN, MAD, LAX, JFK and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 2 hours behind Santiago.
Yes, return flights from PTY to SCL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SCL to PTY

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SCL to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCL to PTY ranges from 6 hours 42 minutes to 6 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,988 miles (4,809 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CTG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mendoza (MDZ).